lapse in judgment

Definitions

A temporary failure to make a wise or correct decision.

A brief moment of poor reasoning or lack of careful consideration.

Examples

It was a momentary lapse in judgment that led him to send the unprofessional email.

The company's security breach was attributed to a single lapse in judgment by an employee who left their terminal unlocked.

Synonyms

error in judgment momentary oversight poor decision miscalculation slip of the mind

Antonyms

sound judgment wise decision prudent choice clear thinking good sense