misreckoning

Definition of misreckoningnext
present participle of misreckon
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misreckoning
Verb
  • Investors are dangerously underestimating the lasting impact of the Middle East war, as markets rally on optimism over a ceasefire agreement and rapid economic rebound.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Investors may be seriously underestimating the global economic impacts of the war in Iran, executives warned Thursday.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Even small errors like misreporting income, omitting a creditor or undervaluing property can lead to delays, dismissed cases or even accusations of fraud.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • For most of their history, the Panthers have gotten by with mediocre safeties, undervaluing a position that can be manned by a real game-changer.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dev’s capacity for overestimating the appeal of his ideas and projects continues to astound me.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Specifically, the lawsuit accuses the city of overestimating the number of homes that will pay for new trash fee.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • David Schurman Wallace on misunderstanding Gertrude Stein.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • This could be along the lines of a passive-aggressive email or a coworker misunderstanding your tone.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Misreckoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misreckoning. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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