Mistaken (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Arising from error; "a false assumption"; "a mistaken view of the situation".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The manager made a mistaken assumption that the market was stable, which led to financial losses for the company.
• Her mistaken view of the artist's intentions affected her interpretation of the painting.
• The scientist's mistaken hypothesis was later disproven by new evidence.
• The tourists' mistaken belief that the streets were safe led to some trouble late at night.
• He was under the mistaken impression that his boss would approve of his sudden decision.

Synonyms

• False

Meaning ²

Wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; "well-meaning but misguided teachers"; "a mistaken belief"; "mistaken identity".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The police apologized for the mistaken arrest, explaining that they had identified the wrong suspect.
• Her mistaken assumption about her partner's intentions led to their breakup.
• The company's mistaken investment strategy resulted in significant financial losses.
• A mistaken interpretation of the data led the scientists to draw incorrect conclusions.
• The mistaken identity of the suspect was later corrected through DNA analysis.

Synonyms

• Misguided