Definition & Meaning of "mistaken"

mistaken

not correct; based on a wrong opinion or faulty reasoning

(of a person) wrong in one's judgment, opinion, or belief

misguided

Example

She was mistaken about the date of the event and missed it.

He was mistaken in thinking he could finish the project by himself in one day.

word family

mistake

Verb

mistaken

Adjective

mistakenly

Adverb

mistakenly

Adverb

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