misjudgements
Errors in evaluation
Misjudgements is the plural of misjudgement—errors in evaluating a situation, person, or decision.
The word implies a failure of perception or reasoning rather than bad luck: His misjudgements about the market cost the company millions.
Also spelled misjudgments, especially in American English.
Foolish, costly mistake
- miscalculationError in estimation
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- mistakeWrong action or decision
- errorFault in communication
misreading · misstep · misestimate · miscue · gaffe · slip · flaw · inaccuracy
Indirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- ramificationsResulting effects or outcomes
- aftermathResults following an event
damage · setback · losses · costs · regret · remorse · liability · accountability
Fixed oversimplified notion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
unfairness · preconception · assumption · snap judgment · profiling · predisposition · unconscious bias · blind spot
Returned light or thought
- retrospectionContemplating past events
- reassessmentRenewed evaluation of something
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
- second-guessingReconsidering a decision made
realization · wisdom · learning · perspective · understanding · clarity · recognition · acknowledgment
Erroneous belief or understanding
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- misinterpretationIncorrect understanding of meaning
- misapprehensionIncorrect belief or understanding
- misreadingIncorrect interpretation of text
delusion · distortion · false impression · illusion · wrong impression · confusion · misinformation · faulty reasoning
blunder
Foolish, costly mistake
- miscalculationError in estimation
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- mistakeWrong action or decision
error · misreading · misstep · misestimate · miscue · gaffe · slip · flaw · inaccuracy · fumble
repercussions
Indirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- backlashStrong negative reaction
- ramificationsResulting effects or outcomes
aftermath · damage · setback · losses · costs · regret · remorse · liability · accountability · learning experience
stereotype
Fixed oversimplified notion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
bigotry · unfairness · preconception · assumption · snap judgment · profiling · predisposition · unconscious bias · blind spot · hasty generalization
reflection
Returned light or thought
- retrospectionContemplating past events
- reassessmentRenewed evaluation of something
- reconsiderationRenewed evaluation of something
second-guessing · realization · wisdom · learning · perspective · understanding · clarity · recognition · acknowledgment · review
misconception
Erroneous belief or understanding
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- misinterpretationIncorrect understanding of meaning
- misapprehensionIncorrect belief or understanding
misreading · delusion · distortion · false impression · illusion · wrong impression · confusion · misinformation · faulty reasoning · flawed logic
misjudgementsdiscernment
Keen perception and judgment
wisdom · judiciousness · perspicacity · clear thinking · level-headedness