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mistakenly

/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/
mis · tak · en · ly
Adjective:mistaken
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• adverb

1

In a way that is based on or results from a misunderstanding, wrong judgment, or error; erroneously.

Example

"Many people mistakenly believe that antibiotics can cure viral infections like the common cold."

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mistake
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mister
mistily
mistime

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'mistaken' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base verb 'mistake' entered Middle English from Old Norse 'mistaka', meaning 'to take in error or miscarry'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mistakenly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mistakenly
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