Mistaken

verb

/mɪsˈteɪkən/

Word Frequency: 8.4

Definitions

1.verbTo understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."

2.verbTo misunderstand (someone).

3.verbTo commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.

4.verbTo take or choose wrongly.

5.adjectiveErroneous.

"A mistaken sense of loyalty."

6.adjective(with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief.

"He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers."

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