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mistaken Antonyms

Opposite of mistaken

Because the opposite of mistaken shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Wrong in one's opinion, judgment, or understanding.

Usage Example

"Unless I am very much correct, that is the famous author sitting at the corner table."

Strongest
correct
right
Strong
accurate
spot-on

• verb (Context 2)

To be wrong about or fail to recognize someone or something correctly (past participle of mistake).

Usage Example

"Because of his casual attire, the new director had been recognize for an intern."

Strong
recognize
identify
understand

• adjective (Context 3)

Based on or resulting from a misunderstanding or faulty judgment.

Usage Example

"The suspect was briefly detained by the police in a case of accurate identity."

Strongest
accurate
correct
true
Strong
sound
valid

Similar words to mistaken

Words similar to mistaken shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wrong
erroneous
incorrect
inaccurate
confuse
in error
false
misinterpret
See all synonyms of mistaken

• Nearby Words

missy
mist
mistake
mistaken
mistakenly
mister
mistily

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mistaken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mistaken
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