Definition of MISTAKEN

mistaken

Verb

  • identify incorrectly
  • to make a mistake or be incorrect
  • past participle of mistake

Adjective Satellite

  • wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
    • "a mistaken belief"
    • "mistaken identity"
  • arising from error
    • "a mistaken view of the situation"

Adj

  • Erroneous.
  • Having an incorrect belief.

Examples

  • A mistaken sense of loyalty.
  • He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.
  • I think you must be (very) much mistaken.
  • I'm frequently mistaken for my brother.

Origin / Etymology

Morphologically mistake + -n.

Scrabble Score: 14

mistaken: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mistaken: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mistaken: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

mistaken: valid Words With Friends Word