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
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This isn't the first time Pine's been mistaken for another Hollywood actor.
—Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In season one of Colin From Accounts, there’s a scene where Gordon is mistaken for Ashley’s father, which actually happened to Dyer, 37, and Brammall, 50.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50, and symptoms of rectal bleeding and discomfort may be mistaken for hemorrhoids.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
This is often mistaken for allergies.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
But this lull in anti-vaccine rhetoric and action should not be mistaken for a durable pivot in federal vaccine policy.
—Will Walters, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
The rise of the grammar sticklers Many of today’s ideas about what constitutes correct English are based on a singular – often mistaken – 19th-century view of the forces that govern our language.
—Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Dispensaries with unassuming names like Cookies could be mistaken for other types of businesses, like a bakery.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Griffin said she may have been mistaken and did not remember telling a Sacramento crime scene investigator that detail.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The day is often mistaken by Americans for Mexican Independence Day, which is in September.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Not trusting adults can be mistaken as a disrespect for authority and can cause problems at home and school.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Horowitz asked Hamm, 55, to share the name of the last actor he had been mistaken for.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
These convictions are common across charity work, if sometimes untested in modern fundraising conditions and possibly mistaken.
—John L. Gittleman, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
There are the classic compact versions, like those from Byredo, as well as clever reinterpretations—such as Dior’s balm-like take that could easily be mistaken for a lip product at first glance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Leslie Hairston, a former City Council colleague of Preckwinkle’s whose South Side ward abutted hers, said Preckwinkle’s scholarly disposition shouldn’t be mistaken for indifference.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
While darker colors remained visible, they could be mistaken for dirt, debris, or shadows underwater.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This isn't the first time Pine's been mistaken for another Hollywood actor.
—Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In season one of Colin From Accounts, there’s a scene where Gordon is mistaken for Ashley’s father, which actually happened to Dyer, 37, and Brammall, 50.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50, and symptoms of rectal bleeding and discomfort may be mistaken for hemorrhoids.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
This is often mistaken for allergies.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
But this lull in anti-vaccine rhetoric and action should not be mistaken for a durable pivot in federal vaccine policy.
—Will Walters, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
The rise of the grammar sticklers Many of today’s ideas about what constitutes correct English are based on a singular – often mistaken – 19th-century view of the forces that govern our language.
—Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
Dispensaries with unassuming names like Cookies could be mistaken for other types of businesses, like a bakery.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
There was confusion at first about whether a shooting had occurred or whether plates dropping to the floor had been mistaken for gunshots.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Griffin said she may have been mistaken and did not remember telling a Sacramento crime scene investigator that detail.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The day is often mistaken by Americans for Mexican Independence Day, which is in September.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Not trusting adults can be mistaken as a disrespect for authority and can cause problems at home and school.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Horowitz asked Hamm, 55, to share the name of the last actor he had been mistaken for.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
These convictions are common across charity work, if sometimes untested in modern fundraising conditions and possibly mistaken.
—John L. Gittleman, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
There are the classic compact versions, like those from Byredo, as well as clever reinterpretations—such as Dior’s balm-like take that could easily be mistaken for a lip product at first glance.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Leslie Hairston, a former City Council colleague of Preckwinkle’s whose South Side ward abutted hers, said Preckwinkle’s scholarly disposition shouldn’t be mistaken for indifference.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistaken
Adjective
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The part where there's a problem is the FIFA president spreading incorrect information about ticket prices while standing to benefit a great deal from higher costs.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Low-quality over-the-counter (OTC) products, incorrect dose, or decreased absorption can be a few reasons.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In response to questions about the Mizuho analyst’s conclusions, Muddy Waters founder Carson Block told Fortune by email that the analyst had misunderstood its findings.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crowd’s reaction, like so much collective behavior in Japan, could easily be misunderstood by outsiders.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While the digital sizing kit could be interpreted as Circular’s free version, the company’s FAQ page recommends the physical kit for the best accuracy, and indeed, the digital AI underestimated my size by two.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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And that should not be underestimated.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when an audition for the sixth film came through, he was initially confused by the prospect of rejoining a franchise in which his character had already died.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Not to be confused with German tiny camper van builder Alpincamper, Switzerland's Alpencamper is a small upstart dedicated to bicycle camping trailers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Wallace and her collaborators scrambled to get into the water; the whale was swimming in the wrong direction, toward some docks.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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What most people get wrong is conflating the theme of the exhibition with the dress code for the evening.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The Celtics missed their next four shots, and the 76ers pushed it to 105-98 on a pair of free throws by Maxey.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Here is the part that often gets missed.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said voters misjudged the race early on.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Perez correctly identified pitches that ump Doug Eddings had misjudged.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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