misgraded
Incorrectly marked work
Misgraded describes something that has been assigned the wrong grade or classification.
A misgraded exam received an incorrect score; misgraded lumber was sorted into the wrong quality category.
The word implies error rather than intent: Half the papers were misgraded because the answer key was wrong.
Wrong action or decision
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- miscalculationError in estimation
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
discrepancy · anomaly · wrong score · human error · clerical error · misread · misjudged · miscounted
Adjusting surface slope
- reassessmentRenewed evaluation of something
- re-evaluationAssessing something anew
- reviewCritical written assessment
- appealFormal review request
remarking · recheck · revision · reconsideration · adjustment · rectification · amendment · recount
Verbal clash over differences
- complaintExpression of discontent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- challengeTest of ability
contestation · appeal · injustice · unfairness · wronged · resentment · indignation · grievance
Methodical assessment or review
- scoringEarning points in competition
- rubricEvaluation criteria set
- markingIndicating with symbols
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
grades · report card · transcript · GPA · percentile · ranking · criteria · feedback
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- discouragementLoss of confidence
stress · anxiety · bitterness · exasperation · irritation · disbelief · demoralization · helplessness
mistake
Wrong action or decision
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- miscalculationError in estimation
blunder · discrepancy · anomaly · wrong score · human error · clerical error · misread · misjudged · miscounted · typo
regrading
Adjusting surface slope
- reassessmentRenewed evaluation of something
- re-evaluationAssessing something anew
- reviewCritical written assessment
appeal · remarking · recheck · revision · reconsideration · adjustment · rectification · amendment · recount · reappraisal
dispute
Verbal clash over differences
- complaintExpression of discontent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
challenge · contestation · appeal · injustice · unfairness · wronged · resentment · indignation · grievance · dissatisfaction
examination
Methodical assessment or review
evaluation · grades · report card · transcript · GPA · percentile · ranking · criteria · feedback · marks
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
discouragement · stress · anxiety · bitterness · exasperation · irritation · disbelief · demoralization · helplessness · discontent