mistaken
Americanadjective
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wrongly conceived, held, or done.
a mistaken antagonism.
- Synonyms:
- inaccurate
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a mistaken answer.
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having made a mistake; being in error.
adjective
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(usually predicative) wrong in opinion, judgment, etc
she is mistaken
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arising from error in judgment, opinion, etc
a mistaken viewpoint
Other Word Forms
- mistakenly adverb
- mistakenness noun
- unmistaken adjective
Etymology
Origin of mistaken
First recorded in 1590–1600; past participle of mistake; -en 3
Example Sentences
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However, it cited the Journal’s reporting that UnitedHealth diagnosed diabetic cataracts—triggering extra payments—in patients who had already received cataract surgery as an example of an “inappropriate or mistaken” strategy by the company.
Gunners' forward Gabriel Martinelli apologised after the match for attempting to push Bradley off the field in the mistaken belief he was time-wasting.
From Barron's
Politicians who think they’re taking social media cues from U.S. citizens are often mistaken.
The condition, which is often mistaken for asthma, involves inflammation and scar tissue build-up in the airway.
From BBC
We see it across modern life: People repeat things they don’t believe, the slogans replace honest conversation, and silence is mistaken for agreement.
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