mistaken 1 of 2

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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mistaken

2 of 2

verb

past participle of mistake

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Recent Examples of mistaken
Adjective
From the outside, the Harris County Jail might be mistaken for a high-end condo, with walls of windows that overlook the bayou in downtown Houston. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025 Governor Pritzker has called for investigations into federal enforcement practices, including reports of excessive force and mistaken detentions of American citizens. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 One shopper noted that the expensive-looking tree was even mistaken for a Balsam Hill style by their dad. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 Several mental health conditions can be mistaken for autism. Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025 Barrage of harassment started with mistaken identity Rehberg's case is part of a broader trend in Wisconsin and across the country of social media campaigns calling for workers accused of celebrating Kirk's death to be fired. Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025 It was first noticed in the early 2000s and was mistaken for a lion’s mane jellyfish, according to marine life experts. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025 But you’d be mistaken to suggest Massachusetts’s capital has left the past behind. Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025 Unfortunately, a mistaken premise generates a wrong conclusion each and every time. Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, the enamel coating shouldn’t be mistaken for a nonstick coating. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025 Stroke symptoms, risk factors in young adults Certain symptoms of stroke in young people like nausea, dizziness or tiredness are often dismissed or mistaken for migraines or stress, Shapiro said, which can delay critical treatment. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 From 1923 to 1940, Martinů lived in Paris, and turned out enough up-to-the-minute works—about soccer, silent-movie shoots, transatlantic flights—that he could have been mistaken for a seventh member of Les Six. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 But Angelenos might have mistaken it for basic pogo-ing. Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025 His tone shouldn’t be mistaken for apathy. Michael Jerome Plunkett september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025 Shivji also said that the shark in question could have been mistaken for another species. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 This isn't the first time that Hudson has been mistaken for wearing one of her beau's winning rings. Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 And, if anyone thinks his focus in December will be solely on the new team event, they'd be mistaken. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistaken
Adjective
  • In April, the sheriff disclosed further issues, including incorrect citation numbers and amounts.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Aerating in the incorrect season could have negative consequences for your lawn.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Germany's Bild newspaper reported on Saturday that Witkoff had misunderstood Russia's position on a ceasefire deal, taking Putin's demands for Ukraine to withdraw from Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson as an offer for Moscow to pull troops from the two regions.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Flood damage is almost never covered by traditional homeowners’ insurance policies, and your risk may be underestimated according to official government flood zone maps.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • However, fall is not to be underestimated.
    Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lethargic and confused in their play.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Oxygen bleach soaks—Oxygen bleach (not to be confused with chlorine bleach) is a gentle yet powerful whitening agent.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s something wrong with them right away.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Mike McDaniel said Wright did nothing wrong, but Miami needed more bodies on defense and special teams.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, multiple Chiefs missed a chance at a pick, and the Jaguars scored a touchdown after given the unlikely reprieve.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • However, Brodin and Spurgeon have missed 52 and 82 games respectively over the last two years because of various injuries.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The team member, who was responsible for the safe conduct of releasing car 16, misjudged the situation and gave unclear instructions to LEC, who could not see NOR’s car.
    Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Williams surrendered two runs, though the first wasn’t really his fault, as Martínez misjudged a ball in center field, resulting in a double.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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