Mistaken

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsteɪkən/

Definitions of mistaken

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'mistaken' describes something that is incorrect or wrong

Example Sentences

A1 I was mistaken about the time of the meeting.

A2 She was mistaken for her twin sister by a stranger.

B1 The mistaken belief that all snakes are dangerous is common.

B2 His mistaken assumption led to a series of errors in the project.

C1 The mistaken identity of the suspect caused a delay in the investigation.

C2 Despite his mistaken impression, he continued to argue his point.

Examples of mistaken in a Sentence

formal I believe you may be mistaken in your understanding of the situation.

informal You're mistaken if you think I'm going to do all the work for you.

slang Don't be mistaken, she's got a lot of tricks up her sleeve.

figurative His mistaken belief led him down the wrong path.

Grammatical Forms of mistaken

• past tense: mistook
• plural: mistaken
• comparative: more mistaken
• superlative: most mistaken
• present tense: mistake
• future tense: will mistake
• perfect tense: have mistaken
• continuous tense: is mistaking
• singular: mistaken
• positive degree: mistaken
• infinitive: to mistake
• gerund: mistaking
• participle: mistaken

Origin and Evolution of mistaken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'mistaken' originated from the Middle English word 'mistaken', which came from the Old Norse word 'mistaka' meaning to take in error.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mistaken' has retained its original meaning of being in error or incorrect, but has also evolved to encompass a broader range of misunderstandings or misinterpretations.