mistaken

2 definitions • 5 examples

wrong in what you believe, or based on a belief that is wrong:

If you think you can keep drinking so much without damaging your health, then you're mistaken.

Unfortunately I was mistaken about how much it would cost.

The negotiations continued in the mistaken belief that a peaceful agreement could be reached.

a case of mistaken identity

wrong:

I was mistaken about how much it would cost.