be mistaken

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to state that someone is wrong.

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Examples (10)

  • You are very much mistaken if you think that people will agree to these changes.
  • I think you're mistaken about the time.
  • She was mistaken in her belief that the train would be late.
  • If they are mistaken, the consequences could be severe.
  • Don't be mistaken about my intentions; I'm here to help.
  • He has been mistaken for his twin brother many times.
  • We were mistaken to assume that the task would be simple.
  • It's easy to be mistaken when the facts are unclear.
  • Unless I'm mistaken, the meeting starts at 10 AM, not 11 AM.
  • They will be mistaken if they expect an easy victory.