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mistaken

adjective

Arising from error

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
N
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

mɪsˈteɪkən

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Arising from error

    “A false assumption”

adjective

  1. Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

    “Well-meaning but misguided teachers”

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Example Sentences

A false assumption
A mistaken view of the situation
Well-meaning but misguided teachers
A mistaken belief
Mistaken identity

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