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adjective

Definition of mistakennext
as in wrong
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

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verb

past participle of mistake
1
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 misconceived
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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“Mistaken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistaken. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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