Definition

To make an incorrect guess about something.

Example

I misguessed the answer on the test and got it wrong.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I thought the answer was B, but I totally misguessed it.

Yeah, I did the same thing!

It's so tricky sometimes, especially with those confusing questions.

For sure! Next time, I'll double-check my answers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misguess → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "guess" (from Old English "gēosan", meaning to think or suppose). The word "misguess" means to wrongly think or suppose something.

Memory Tip

Think of making a 'wrong' ('mis-') 'supposition' ('guess') — that's why misguess means to guess incorrectly.

Visually Confused Words