Mistaken — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Mistaken

Mistaken (verb)

to blunder in the choice of
to misunderstand the meaning or intention of, misinterpret
to make a wrong judgment of the character or ability of

Mistaken (noun phrase)

a situation due to being mistaken for someone else
a situation in which someone or something is mistakenly thought to be someone or something else

Mistaken (phrase)

being mistaken in thinking that

Mistaken (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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"

similar: incorrect, wrong, all wet, full of it

related: confused, misguided, misinformed, misled, erroneous, false, inaccurate, inexact, untrue, deceived, deluded, duped, tricked

opposite: correct, right

near: informed, accurate, exact, precise, true

Mistaken (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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"

similar: misapprehended, misconstrued, misinterpreted, misknown, misperceived, misread, missed, misunderstood

related: misconceived, misdeemed, misjudged, misheard

opposite: appreciated, apprehended, caught, comprehended, conceived, fathomed, got, grasped, grokked, known, made out, penetrated, perceived, savvied, seen, seized, taken in, understood
to make an incorrect judgment regarding

"you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily"

similar: miscalculated, misconceived, misdeemed, misestimated, misgauged, misjudged, mismeasured

related: misapprehended, misconstrued, misinterpreted, misknown, misperceived, misunderstood, overestimated, overrated, overvalued, misesteemed, underestimated, underrated, undervalued, miscounted, misreckoned
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related

"she mistook physical attraction for love"

similar: conflated, confounded, confused, mixed (up)

related: lumped (together), misapplied, miscalled, misidentified, misnamed

opposite: differenced, differentiated, discriminated, distinguished, separated

Related Entry: Mistake (verb)

Mistake is a different word from Mistaken. The synonyms below are for mistake, not for mistaken.

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"

similar: misapprehend, misconstrue, misinterpret, misknow, misperceive, misread, miss, misunderstand

related: misconceive, misdeem, misjudge, mishear

opposite: appreciate, apprehend, catch, comprehend, conceive, fathom, get, grasp, grok, know, make out, penetrate, perceive, savvy, see, seize, take in, understand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding

"you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily"

similar: miscalculate, misconceive, misdeem, misestimate, misgauge, misjudge, mismeasure

related: misapprehend, misconstrue, misinterpret, misknow, misperceive, misunderstand, overestimate, overrate, overvalue, misesteem, underestimate, underrate, undervalue, miscount, misreckon
to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related

"she mistook physical attraction for love"

similar: conflate, confound, confuse, mix (up)

related: lump (together), misapply, miscall, misidentify, misname

opposite: difference, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, separate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mistaken

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mistaken:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mistaken

Words with the opposite meaning of Mistaken:

Related Words for Mistaken

Near Antonyms of Mistaken

informed, accurate, exact, precise, true

Word Forms of Mistaken

Inflections: mistook, mistaking

Derived words: mistakenly (adverb), mistaker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mistaken

Middle English

First known use: 14th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Mistaken

a case of mistaken identity, case of mistaken identity, in the mistaken/erroneous belief that

Frequently Asked Questions about Mistaken

What does "Mistaken" mean?

"Mistaken" means to blunder in the choice of. As an a verb, a noun phrase, a phrase and an adjective, it is defined as: to blunder in the choice of. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mistaken"?

Other words for "Mistaken" include incorrect, wrong, all wet, full of it, misapprehended, misconstrued, misinterpreted and misknown. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mistaken" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mistaken"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mistaken". Common alternatives include incorrect, wrong, all wet, full of it, misapprehended, misconstrued, misinterpreted, misknown, misperceived and misread.

What is the opposite of "Mistaken"?

Antonyms of "Mistaken" include correct, right, appreciated, apprehended, caught, comprehended, conceived and fathomed. Near antonyms include informed, accurate, exact and precise.

How do you use "Mistaken" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mistaken" in a sentence: "meat loaf is on the cafeteria's menu today, if I'm not mistaken"; "the auctioneer mistook my nod for a bid, and I ended up buying a painting I don't even like"; "you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily".

Is "Mistaken" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mistaken" can be used as a verb, a noun phrase, a phrase and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mistaken"?

"Mistaken" is pronounced /mə-ˈstāk/ and divided into syllables as mis·take.

What is the origin of the word "Mistaken"?

"Mistaken" comes from Middle English. First known use: 14th centuryt.