Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Mistaken.
How to pronounce mistaken:
US
Mistaken - as an adjective satellite
Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
Example: "Well-meaning but misguided teachers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misguided14Mistaken - as a verb
To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
Example: "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."
To misunderstand (someone).
To commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.
To take or choose wrongly.
Mistaken - as an adjective
Erroneous.
Example: "A mistaken sense of loyalty."
(with a copula verb, often with about) having an incorrect belief.
Example: "He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers."
Example Sentences
"I'm sorry, I think you may have mistaken me for someone else."
"She was mistaken for her twin sister by the stranger."
"He had mistaken the time of the meeting and arrived late."
"I'm afraid you are mistaken about the facts of the case."
"The witness's testimony was mistaken and led to a wrongful conviction."
Word Game Points
Is MISTAKEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mistaken is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MISTAKEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is MISTAKEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mistaken is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMISTAKEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is MISTAKEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mistaken is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMISTAKEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
