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
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The damage done by carpet beetles can sometimes be mistaken for moth damage.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
These tactical alliances should not be mistaken for strategic realignment.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
And although plaintiffs’ Complaint acknowledges that venue is proper where Meta is headquartered Menlo Park, California, plaintiffs nonetheless sued in Los Angeles County, apparently on the mistaken belief that Menlo Park is located here.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Put simply, the RAP Act protects metaphor from being mistaken for motive.
—Dina Lapolt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
What To Know An HHS official attributed the mistaken terminations to a coding error on the notices, according to CNN reports.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
And Josh still viscerally remembers a moment in grade school when he was called down to the office and accused of punching another student, mistaken for the other Josh Jones in his school.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
If ever there was a time to be grateful and relieved for being mistaken, this is that time.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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
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
Adjective
Administrative errors twice led to the mistaken release of murder suspects in May 2022 and in September 2023.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The damage done by carpet beetles can sometimes be mistaken for moth damage.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
These tactical alliances should not be mistaken for strategic realignment.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
And although plaintiffs’ Complaint acknowledges that venue is proper where Meta is headquartered Menlo Park, California, plaintiffs nonetheless sued in Los Angeles County, apparently on the mistaken belief that Menlo Park is located here.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Put simply, the RAP Act protects metaphor from being mistaken for motive.
—Dina Lapolt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
What To Know An HHS official attributed the mistaken terminations to a coding error on the notices, according to CNN reports.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
And Josh still viscerally remembers a moment in grade school when he was called down to the office and accused of punching another student, mistaken for the other Josh Jones in his school.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
They could have been mistaken for the Royal Guard standing outside Buckingham Palace.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
If ever there was a time to be grateful and relieved for being mistaken, this is that time.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistaken
Adjective
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An earlier version of this story contained incorrect information, and the story has been updated.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Terrebonne resident Emmanuelle Bossé told public broadcaster CBC Radio-Canada in May her ballot was returned to sender because of an incorrect postal code on the return envelope provided by the national elections commission.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many patients are surprised to learn that watery eyes can actually be a sign of dryness, a common but frequently misunderstood symptom.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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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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Charley Crockett is making a career out of being underestimated, either by the business or his very own fans.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Markey should not be underestimated.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While some players confused her lyrics for other pop powerhouses', others showed off their Swiftie sides and extensive knowledge of her discography.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Three stops into The Boy Is Mine Tour this week, fans of Brandy Norwood and Monica were left confused by the abrupt end to Saturday’s concert.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Human nature, however, urges us to do the exact wrong thing.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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There's a quote from The Office that's always stuck with me for all the wrong reasons.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the energy services company missed expectations for third-quarter revenue from analysts polled by FactSet, investors appeared pleased with upbeat sales commentary.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Dart scored on the first play, leaving 37 seconds on the clock, and then the Giants missed the PAT.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Will Smith misjudged the ball and never ran to third base, allowing catcher William Contreras to jog to third base and get the final out of the inning.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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