serious miscalculation

Frequency: 7.510.2 per million words

Indicates a miscalculation with significant negative consequences.

miscalculationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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serious

Examples (10)

  • The manager's decision proved to be a serious miscalculation for the company.
  • Ignoring the market trends was a serious miscalculation that cost them dearly.
  • His refusal to negotiate was a serious miscalculation of the political climate.
  • One serious miscalculation can lead to catastrophic consequences in this industry.
  • The invasion was a serious miscalculation of the enemy's strength.
  • They made a serious miscalculation about the project's timeline.
  • A serious miscalculation in the budget led to financial difficulties.
  • This was a serious miscalculation on the part of the military strategists.
  • Her assumption about public opinion turned out to be a serious miscalculation.
  • The company's investment in that technology was a serious miscalculation.