misjudge
verb (used with or without object)
to judge, estimate, or value wrongly or unjustly.
have misjudged
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present perfectof misjudge.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But he was said to have misjudged his own strength, instead dumping the suitcases on the bridge.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
In the series, they used Blake Treinen for one ineffective inning and Dustin May not at all, suggesting they might have misjudged the readiness of pitchers with premium stuff but nonetheless coming off injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2022
In the interview this week, Sinema suggested that those who expect her to revise those pronouncements have misjudged her.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2021
By the time we summited Cardinal Peak, I was wondering how I could have misjudged my preparation so badly.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2020
“Oh, Jacob. I think I may have misjudged you. Yes. Indeed. I think I may have misjudged you.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
