Synonyms for

Mistaken

Verb / mɪˈsteɪkʌn / Another word for mistaken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wrong in one's opinion or judgment.

Synonyms & similar words

err mistake misidentify false misguided slip wrong erroneous incorrect inaccurate faulty fallacious flawed misguided misinterpreted misunderstood confused miscalculated deluded deceived fooled duped misled tricked beguiled bamboozled

Synonyms by register

Formal

erroneous incorrect fallacious inaccurate

Informal

wrong off mixed up out of line

Literary

astray misguided deluded

Antonyms

correct right accurate true valid certain sure

Common collocations

  • mistaken identity
  • mistaken belief
  • mistaken impression
  • mistakenly assume
  • deeply mistaken
  • thoroughly mistaken
  • plainly mistaken

Word family

noun mistake
verb mistake
adverb mistakenly

Usage note

Often used to describe a belief, assumption, or identity that is incorrect. 'Mistaken' is generally less strong than 'wrong' and implies an unintentional error.

Example sentences

  1. I was mistaken when I thought the sky was purple.
  2. She was mistaken about the date of the party.
  3. The teacher was mistaken in her assumption that the student was cheating.
  4. He was mistaken in thinking he could finish the project in one day.
  5. My mom was mistaken about the restaurant's hours.

Quotes

  • I have mistaken your face for someone else's.
  • I'm mistaken for a flirt when I'm friendly.
  • We are only mistaken for what we are not.

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