mistaken

verbadjectivecommon in dialogue

//mɪˈsteɪkn̩//

Erroneous.

verb

1
Also a form of mistakepast participle of mistake
I'm frequently mistaken for my brother.

Etymology

Morphologically mistake + -n.

adjective

1
Erroneous.
A mistaken sense of loyalty.
The statement also recognised that Eta’s “mistakes or mistaken decisions” had led to the deaths of people who had nothing to do with the conflict, both in the Basque country and beyond.
2
Having an incorrect belief.
I think you must be (very) much mistaken.
He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.

Forms

comparative: more mistaken
superlative: most mistaken

Missy · A diminutive of the female given name Melissa.mist · Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog,…mistake · To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

mistaken · Erroneous.

mister · Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a…Mister · A general title of respect for an adult male. With a surname.mistress · A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or…

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