Misjudgment

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

Definitions of misjudgment

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Misjudgment' is a noun that refers to the act of forming an incorrect or mistaken opinion or decision.

Example Sentences

A1 I made a misjudgment in thinking the bus would arrive on time.

A2 Her misjudgment of the situation led to unnecessary conflict.

B1 The misjudgment of his abilities caused him to fail the exam.

B2 The CEO's misjudgment in the market trends led to a significant loss in profits.

C1 The misjudgment of the jury resulted in an innocent person being convicted.

C2 His misjudgment of character caused him to trust the wrong people.

Examples of misjudgment in a Sentence

formal The judge's misjudgment led to an incorrect ruling in the case.

informal I made a misjudgment in thinking I could finish the project in one day.

slang She had a major misjudgment when she thought she could outdrink him.

figurative His misjudgment in trusting her turned out to be a costly mistake.

Grammatical Forms of misjudgment

• past tense: misjudged
• plural: misjudgments
• comparative: more misjudgment
• superlative: most misjudgment
• present tense: misjudges
• future tense: will misjudge
• perfect tense: have misjudged
• continuous tense: is misjudging
• singular: misjudgment
• positive degree: misjudgment
• infinitive: to misjudge
• gerund: misjudging
• participle: misjudged

Origin and Evolution of misjudgment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'misjudgment' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'mesjugement' and Latin 'mis-' (meaning wrongly) and 'judicium' (meaning judgment).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misjudgment' has retained its original meaning of making a wrong or incorrect judgment, but it may also be used in a broader sense to refer to any mistaken or faulty decision or assessment.