misjudgment
A wrong call
Misjudgment is a faulty assessment or conclusion—getting something wrong when forming an opinion or making a decision.
It can be a single bad call a costly misjudgment or a pattern of poor evaluation a series of misjudgments led to the company's collapse.
The word implies error rather than malice.
Also spelled misjudgement.
Wrong action or decision
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- miscalculationError in estimation
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- fallacyError in reasoning
flaw · fault · misinterpretation · misconception · misstep · gaffe · oversight · faux pas
Fixed oversimplified notion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
unfairness · preconception · assumption · hasty generalization · profiling · blind spot · cognitive bias · confirmation bias
Acting without considering consequences
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- hasteExcessive quickness
- impetuousnessRash, unthinking haste
- imprudenceUnwise decision-making
carelessness · thoughtlessness · jumping to conclusions · snap decision · overconfidence · underestimation · overestimation
Interpret text incorrectly
- underestimateJudge too low
- overestimateJudge as greater than
- false impressionErroneous understanding of reality
- wrong impressionInaccurate mental picture
betrayal · disappointment · deception · naivety · gullibility · cynicism · character assessment · trustworthiness
mistake
Wrong action or decision
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- miscalculationError in estimation
- inaccuracyLack of precision
fallacy · flaw · fault · misinterpretation · misconception · misstep · gaffe · oversight · faux pas · slip
stereotype
Fixed oversimplified notion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
favoritism · unfairness · preconception · assumption · hasty generalization · profiling · blind spot · cognitive bias · confirmation bias · implicit bias
impulsivity
Acting without considering consequences
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- hasteExcessive quickness
- impetuousnessRash, unthinking haste
imprudence · carelessness · thoughtlessness · jumping to conclusions · snap decision · overconfidence · underestimation · overestimation
misread
Interpret text incorrectly
- underestimateJudge too low
- overestimateJudge as greater than
- false impressionErroneous understanding of reality
wrong impression · betrayal · disappointment · deception · naivety · gullibility · cynicism · character assessment · trustworthiness · motives
repercussion
Indirect result of action
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
- aftermathResults following an event
- backlashStrong negative reaction
ramification · cost · setback · damage · penalty · loss · regret · remorse · embarrassment · missed opportunity
- human flawsmistake, error, flaw, fault, failing
- misjudgmentsmistake, error, blunder, miscalculation, misstep
- mistakesmistake, mistakes, slip, error, errors
- wrongswrong, wrongdoing, misdeed, mistake, error
- mismanagementmishandling, dysfunction, misuse, incompetence, inefficiency
- perception errorsmisperception, illusion, optical illusion, visual distortion, blind spot
misjudgmentsound judgment
Wise decision-making ability
good judgment · understanding · insight · discernment · perceptiveness
misjudgmentdiscernment
Keen perception and judgment
wisdom · insight · good sense · scrutiny · due diligence