error in judgment

Definitions

A mistake in decision-making resulting from poor reasoning or a failure to assess a situation accurately.

An unwise or ill-advised choice made due to a lapse in one's ability to evaluate circumstances correctly.

Examples

His decision to invest all his savings in a failing company was a grave error in judgment.

The manager admitted that promoting the inexperienced candidate was an error in judgment that affected the entire team.

Synonyms

lapse in judgment poor decision miscalculation bad call mistake in reasoning

Antonyms

sound judgment wise decision good call prudent choice correct assessment