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
Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
These attacks often result from mistaken identity, as swimmers may be misidentified as prey, especially when wearing jewelry or making sudden movements.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
Asian Lady Beetles, often mistaken for ladybugs, seek shelter in homes during colder months.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
The search had been concentrated in the mountainous area near Leavenworth, though a mistaken report of a sighting briefly turned attention to Idaho in July.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
Several mental health conditions can be mistaken for autism.
—Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
These attacks often result from mistaken identity, as swimmers may be misidentified as prey, especially when wearing jewelry or making sudden movements.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
Asian Lady Beetles, often mistaken for ladybugs, seek shelter in homes during colder months.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
The search had been concentrated in the mountainous area near Leavenworth, though a mistaken report of a sighting briefly turned attention to Idaho in July.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 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
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The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The employee later said Buttgereit had the right to dispute the bill but gave her an incorrect deadline.—
Katheryn Houghton,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Valeria is also a champion of vineyard biodiversity, which Wineburg believes is underestimated when considering the overall quality of wine.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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That career that is underestimated and belittled by those who preferred to have a laugh for a few moments, preferred to throw the stone.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By bridging cutting-edge research with accessible, actionable advice, this book fills a critical gap in the menopause conversation — one that has left millions of women confused, underserved and unheard.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Arthur’s confused by his brother’s anger.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Too many projects still aim at the wrong problem from day one.—
Mike Hoffman,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gap Tie-front Woven Maxi Dress A white cotton dress will never steer you wrong.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People who missed their hearings could be denied asylum, leaving them vulnerable to deportation.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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What might fans have missed last week?—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Emirati leaders’ response, marked by swift condemnations and the prompt visit of a historically high-ranking delegation to Doha, indicate that Israel’s government seriously misjudged the situation.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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