- past participle of mistake.
mistaken
Example Sentences
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She added: "Such a proposal would not merely be mistaken, misguided or unacceptable; it would deserve to be rejected outright."
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In a letter posted online, he said quitting was "the only way" to end a "difficult period", but insisted the decision should not be "mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me".
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Roughly 1,850 Bilt cardholders recently received mistaken collections notices for overdue balances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The repetition made the claims feel increasingly familiar – and familiarity can be mistaken for evidence.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
“Have not you mistaken the day?” said Emma.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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Power Suffix: -en
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