What are the synonyms for mistaken?

synonyms for mistaken

  • confounded.
  • confused.
  • deceived.
  • deluded.
  • duped.
  • fooled.
  • misguided.
  • misled.

What is another way of saying wrong?

OTHER WORDS FOR wrong 2 inaccurate, incorrect, false, untrue, mistaken. 6 improper, unsuitable. 8 misdeed, immorality, wickedness, sin, vice. 12 maltreat, abuse, oppress, cheat, defraud, dishonor.

What is another word for a mistaken belief?

•Other relevant words: (noun) wishful thinking, misconception, misconstructions, self-deception.

How do you politely say mistake?

Saying somebody is wrong – Elementary

  1. I’m afarid that’s not quite right.
  2. Actually, I think you’ll find that…
  3. I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
  4. I don’t think you’re right about…
  5. Actually, I don’t think…
  6. No, you’ve got it wrong.
  7. No, that’s all wrong.
  8. Rubbish! / You’re talking rubbish.

How do you use mistaken?

Usually, “mistaken for” is used when the speaker is refering to something with an identity (anything with mass)- that is a person, or an object. Ex: He was mistaken for her husband as he was sitting by her side.

How do you say incorrect in a positive way?

Other Ways to Say Someone is Incorrect

  1. Actually, I don’t think…
  2. Actually, I think you’ll find that…
  3. I don’t think you’re right about…
  4. I don’t think you’re right in what you are saying..
  5. If you check your facts, you’ll find…
  6. I’m afraid that’s not quite right.
  7. I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
  8. No, that’s all wrong.

What means exact opposite?

Definition of exact opposite : the complete opposite I realize now that I have tried to make my work the exact opposite of my father’s. He used to be romantic, but now he’s the exact opposite.

How do you say you are mistaken?

How do you say you made a mistake professionally?

4 steps to the perfect work apology

  1. Acknowledge what happened.
  2. Admit your mistake, but don’t focus on your initial intentions.
  3. Concentrate on what you learned.
  4. Suggest a plan or solution.
  5. Apologizing too much.
  6. Taking the blame for things that aren’t your responsibility.

What is a good sentence for mistaken?

1) You are completely mistaken about Jane. 2) We soon discovered we’d been mistaken. 3) You must have mistaken my intentions. 4) It was a simple case of mistaken identity.