mistaken

Etymology

Morphologically mistake + -n.

verb

  1. past participle of mistake
    I'm frequently mistaken for my brother.

adj

  1. Erroneous.
    A mistaken sense of loyalty.
  2. (with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief.
    I think you must be mistaken.
    He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers.

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