Simple meaning
What does Mistaken mean?
Mistaken means wrong by accident.
Dictionary definition
Wrong because of an error in thinking or understanding.
Example sentences
Mistaken in a sentence
easy
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
medium
She was mistaken, so she corrected her chart.
hard
The narrator is mistaken at first and learns the truth later.
Synonyms
Words like Mistaken
wrongUse when an idea is incorrect.
in errorUse for a factual mistake.
Antonyms
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Base word
mistaken
adjective
mistaken
Base form.
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What does mistaken mean in context?
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