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Misjudge

usgb/ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/Volume
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Context MattersPlay
Understand the situation to use 'misjudge' correctly; it implies a mistaken assessment, not just any error. SlideHe misjudged her silence as agreement, but she was actually unsure.
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Outcome RelevancePlay
'Misjudge' often leads to a specific consequence or result from the mistake. SlideWe misjudged the weather and ended up stuck on the mountain.
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Not MaliciousPlay
'Misjudge' doesn't imply intent to harm; it means an error was made, perhaps innocently. SlideI misjudged his capabilities and gave him too much work.