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Mistaken Definition & Meaning

1. Incorrect in one's understanding or belief about something.

Example: I was mistaken about the time of the meeting and arrived an hour late.

2. To misunderstand or misinterpret something.

Example: He mistook her friendly smile for flirting.

3. To take something or someone for someone or something else.

Example: The police officer mistook the innocent bystander for the suspect.

4. To make an error or be wrong about something.

Example: The weather forecast was mistaken, and it rained all day instead of being sunny.

5. To be deceived or misled by someone or something.

Example: She was mistaken in trusting her ex-boyfriend, who turned out to be a liar.

Examples of the word mistaken used in sentences.

  • I was mistaken when I thought the store would be open late.
  • They were mistaken in their belief that the party was canceled.
  • She was mistaken about the time of the meeting.
  • I realized I had been mistaken when I saw the correct address.
  • He was mistaken about the direction to the park.
  • My friend mistaken me for her sister because we have similar hairstyles.
  • I thought she was upset with me, but I was mistaken. She was just having a bad day.
  • I'm sorry, I was mistaken about the meeting time. It's actually at 3 pm and not 2 pm.
  • The teacher marked my answer as wrong, but I think she was mistaken. I double-checked and I'm sure I got it right.
  • I mistook the salt for sugar and ruined the cake.
  • I was mistaken about the time of the meeting and arrived an hour early.
  • The politician's statement was mistaken and caused confusion among the voters.
  • Peter was mistaken for his identical twin brother at the party.
  • The customer was mistaken in thinking that the product would be available for delivery today.
  • Mary was mistaken in her assumption that the concert would be cancelled due to rain.
  • At first, I thought it was my sister calling me, but I was mistaken - it was actually a telemarketer.
  • I apologize for any inconvenience caused, but I think you might be mistaken about the meeting's schedule.
  • Despite his initial reservations, the CEO soon realized that he had been mistaken about Emily's potential as a team leader.
  • You are mistaken if you think that simply being well-educated is a guarantee of success in life.
  • The journalist realized he had been mistaken in his earlier report and promptly issued a retraction.
  • Despite years of experience, the seasoned detective made a grave mistake and was mistaken about the perpetrator's identity.
  • The customer was mistaken about the store's return policy and became irate when they were denied a refund.
  • The journalist found himself in a tricky situation when he mistakenly published inaccurate information in his article.
  • Sarah was mistaken in thinking her friend, who never answered her messages, was angry with her when they simply had a busy schedule.
  • The new employee was mistaken about the company's dress code and showed up in casual clothing on his first day.
  • Upon returning home from vacation, the homeowner was shocked to find that she had mistaken someone else's house for her own.
  • After reviewing the evidence, the judge realized that she had been mistaken in her initial ruling and reversed her decision.
  • Despite years of experience and a great track record, the stockbroker was mistaken in his prediction of the market's performance.
  • Although they may have been well-intentioned, the company's executives were mistaken in their assumptions about what their customers wanted.
  • Despite her reputation for being infallible, even the brilliant scientist was mistaken about the outcome of her latest experiment.
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