misjudge
/mɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
verb
- To form a wrong or unfair opinion about someone or something.
- I misjudged her intentions; she was actually trying to help.
- Don't misjudge a book by its cover.
- He misjudged the situation and apologized too late.
- To estimate or guess something incorrectly, such as distance, time, or amount.
- She misjudged how much paint she needed for the room.
- The driver misjudged the turn and hit the curb.
- He misjudged the time it would take to finish the project.
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