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MISTAKEN Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word mistaken. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word mistaken. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MISTAKEN

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defective
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior

• not working properly

erroneous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or characterized by error

fallacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or based on a fallacy

• involving deception

• based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information

false
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

adverb

• in a disloyal and faithless manner

adjective satellite

• arising from error

• erroneous and usually accidental

• deliberately deceptive

• inappropriate to reality or facts

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

• designed to deceive

• inaccurate in pitch

• adopted in order to deceive

• (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

faulty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

flawed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a blemish or flaw

illogical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in correct logical relation

adjective satellite

• lacking orderly continuity

inaccurate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• erroneous

incorrect
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

adjective satellite

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

invalid
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having no cogency or legal force

noun

• someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

adjective satellite

• no longer valid

verb

• force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen

• injure permanently

misguided
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• poorly conceived or thought out

• wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

misleading
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently

unfaithful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not true to duty or obligation or promises

• having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend

adjective satellite

• having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor

• not trustworthy

unfounded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without a basis in reason or fact

unsound
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in good condition; damaged or decayed

• not sound financially

adjective satellite

• containing or based on a fallacy

• suffering from severe mental illness

• physically unsound or diseased

• of e.g. advice

untrue
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not according with the facts

• not true to an obligation or trust

• not accurately fitted; not level

• (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

untruthful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not expressing or given to expressing the truth

wrong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

noun

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

adverb

• in an incorrect manner

adjective satellite

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

verb

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

misconstrued
verbv
verb

• interpret in the wrong way

error
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• inadvertent incorrectness

• a misconception resulting from incorrect information

• (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed

• departure from what is ethically acceptable

• (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer

• part of a statement that is not correct

Best Hypernyms For MISTAKEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mistaken, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
identify misconception misstatement nonaccomplishment nonachievement

Alternatives for DEFECTIVE

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