as in incorrect
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
meat loaf is on the cafeteria's menu today, if I'm not mistaken
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1
as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
the auctioneer mistook my nod for a bid, and I ended up buying a painting I don't even like
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as in underestimated
to make an incorrect judgment regarding
you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily
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as in confused
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related
she mistook physical attraction for love
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Recent Examples of mistaken
Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
As with cigarettes and vaping, my brain had mistaken my nicotine addiction for an attachment to the vessel that the nicotine came in.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The beef tallow was labeled as a food product but was not federally inspected, meaning consumers could have mistaken it for an edible cooking ingredient.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
From afar, her embroideries and paintings could easily be mistaken for ancient scrolls depicting a vibrant and fantastical myth or legend.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The most lavish versions, if not real, could have easily been mistaken as natural.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Two store owners in Argentina were left in shock when a customer, initially mistaken for a thief, turned out to be an honest shopper who paid for his items despite finding the store unattended.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The ruling Aztecs seem to have mistaken the newcomers for gods.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 5 Feb. 2025
But that quiet aura should not be mistaken for timidity or deference.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
In 2023, a forty-eight-year-old El Paso resident was taking medicine to her grandmother when she was arrested by state troopers on a stakeout, who had mistaken her for a smuggler.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
As with cigarettes and vaping, my brain had mistaken my nicotine addiction for an attachment to the vessel that the nicotine came in.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The beef tallow was labeled as a food product but was not federally inspected, meaning consumers could have mistaken it for an edible cooking ingredient.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
From afar, her embroideries and paintings could easily be mistaken for ancient scrolls depicting a vibrant and fantastical myth or legend.
—Tacita Quinn, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The most lavish versions, if not real, could have easily been mistaken as natural.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Two store owners in Argentina were left in shock when a customer, initially mistaken for a thief, turned out to be an honest shopper who paid for his items despite finding the store unattended.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The ruling Aztecs seem to have mistaken the newcomers for gods.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 5 Feb. 2025
But that quiet aura should not be mistaken for timidity or deference.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistaken
Adjective
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The court had to issue a letter stating the interpretation was incorrect.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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If a project fails because the decision to go ahead with the project turns out to be incorrect (which should happen frequently), that failure should not bear on the manager responsible for the project.—
Tim Koller,
Time,
20 May 2025
Verb
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For too long society has underestimated the connection between women and wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the world faces increasingly extreme weather, research is finding that heat waves are being underestimated in some parts of the world.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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For affluent Latino parents Enrique and Ilana Gomez, this moment goes hilariously wrong from the start, when their daughter Yoli invites her Mexican-born intended Marcos over to the family’s Pasadena home for dinner.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Edwards and Randle have been firmly in his corner, which has helped Finch hold the team accountable when things are going wrong.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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And when Rose missed from 15 feet, McIlroy finally sealed it.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Dodgers then gift-wrapped an insurance run to the Cubs in the eighth, giving up another score after Conforto missed a fly ball near the left-field line for a leadoff double.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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