Meaning & Definition of word "Mistakenly"
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Mistakenly
/mɪˈsteɪkənli/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is incorrect or based on a misunderstanding.
- Example: She mistakenly thought the meeting was at 10 AM instead of 2 PM.
- 2. In error or by mistake; wrongfully.
- Example: He mistakenly assumed that the store would be open on Sundays.
- 3. By mistake; unintentionally.
- Example: They mistakenly sent the package to the wrong address.
- 4. Based on a false belief or misunderstanding.
- Example: The scientist mistakenly concluded that the experiment was a failure.
- 5. Erroneously; in a way that involves error.
- Example: The user mistakenly deleted important files from their computer.
Etymology
Mistakenly comes from the word 'mistaken', which is derived from the Old English 'mistacan' meaning 'to take in error'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mistakenly identified:
wrongly thought to be someone or something else
mistakenly assume:
to wrongly believe something without proof
mistakenly think:
to incorrectly believe or suppose something
mistakenly address:
to address someone incorrectly
mistakenly believe:
to hold a belief that is not true
Related Words
mistake:
an error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness.
misunderstanding:
failure to understand something correctly.
confusion:
the inability to think clearly or understand something.
error:
a mistake.
misjudgment:
an incorrect judgment.
Slang Meanings of mistakenly
Meaning: my bad
Example Sentence: I thought it was next week, my bad!
Meaning: oops
Example Sentence: Oops, I accidentally sent it to the wrong chat!
Meaning: whoops
Example Sentence: Whoops, I didn't mean to call you at that hour.
Meaning: my mistake
Example Sentence: My mistake! I should have checked first.