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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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
Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Hollywood’s hottest accessory If AD cover star Emma Roberts wasn’t already publicly recognized as an actor, she would probably be mistaken as a book influencer with all the work she’s put into Belletrist.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
The letter is important from a policy standpoint, though is unlikely to impact the settlement and shouldn’t be mistaken as a blueprint or vehicle for creating a union.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s not to say the CDC’s analyses were mistaken.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
In dynamic areas such as science and medicine, moderation should be transparent because fact-checkers have mistaken legitimate minority opinion and insightful dissent for misinformation.
—F.d. Flam, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
By contrast, these fuller cut suits are fashioned from fabric that move with the wearer and aren’t, critically, to be mistaken with the stiff, broad- shouldered and too-large suits that men often reach for in an attempt to avoid a skinny suit fate.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The family also told reporters Paris has a nerve condition called MG, or Myasthenia Gravis, and that the symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for intoxication.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
In her prose, unproven assumptions mistaken for knowledge seem like the quicksand in old cowboy movies.
—Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Hollywood’s hottest accessory If AD cover star Emma Roberts wasn’t already publicly recognized as an actor, she would probably be mistaken as a book influencer with all the work she’s put into Belletrist.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
The letter is important from a policy standpoint, though is unlikely to impact the settlement and shouldn’t be mistaken as a blueprint or vehicle for creating a union.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s not to say the CDC’s analyses were mistaken.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2024
In dynamic areas such as science and medicine, moderation should be transparent because fact-checkers have mistaken legitimate minority opinion and insightful dissent for misinformation.
—F.d. Flam, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
By contrast, these fuller cut suits are fashioned from fabric that move with the wearer and aren’t, critically, to be mistaken with the stiff, broad- shouldered and too-large suits that men often reach for in an attempt to avoid a skinny suit fate.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
The family also told reporters Paris has a nerve condition called MG, or Myasthenia Gravis, and that the symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for intoxication.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistaken
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Many of those who have lost insurance missed form deadlines or had an incorrect address, while others no longer met the eligibility criteria.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday's edition included incorrect information about King's votes.—
Tony Holt,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 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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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Still, experts say there’s nothing wrong with enjoying chocolate in moderation.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some reasons why economists blundered on free trade In their new study, the China Shock economists throw a bit of shade on the economics profession for getting the effects of free trade so wrong in the past.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Lions have dealt with a number of injuries throughout the 2024 season, including a season-ending injury to Pro Bowl pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson and a serious one suffered by running back David Montgomery, who missed the last three weeks of the season after suffering an MCL injury.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mimi Sound Personalization fine-tunes audio to reveal details that might otherwise be missed.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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