misjudge
|mis-judge|
B2
/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/
incorrect judgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misjudge' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'judge' from Old French 'jugier', meaning 'to judge'.
Historical Evolution
'misjudge' changed from the Middle English word 'misjuggen' and eventually became the modern English word 'misjudge'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to judge wrongly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to form an incorrect opinion or conclusion about something or someone.
He misjudged the distance and crashed into the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39