Mistaken definition

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Wrong or incorrect in opinion, understanding, or perception.
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Incorrect; misunderstood; erroneous.
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Based on error; wrong.

A mistaken view of the situation.

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Wrong; having an incorrect understanding, perception, etc.
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The definition of mistaken is someone or something that is wrong, misguided or based on faulty or incorrect information.

If you believe that the color of your new dress is yellow and it is really blue, this is an example of when you are mistaken.

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Past participle of mistake.

I'm frequently mistaken for my brother.

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This is a clear case of mistaken identity.

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

I think you must be mistaken.

He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.

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Mistaken Sentence Examples

  • If I'm not mistaken, you called me for help.

  • No doubt the bird had mistaken the purple silk for something good to eat.

  • If I'm not mistaken, you're as responsible for this mess as I am.

  • You must be mistaken.

  • They have mistaken us for my father.

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