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Mistaken

usgb/mɪˈsteɪkən/Volume
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Common Confusion

Easily confused with 'misunderstood', which means not grasped clearly.

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You misunderstood my point, but also, you were mistaken about the facts.
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Polite Correction

Use 'You might be mistaken' to gently correct someone.

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You might be mistaken about the meeting time; it's at nine.
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Self-Admission

'I was mistaken' shows you acknowledge your own error.

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I was mistaken about her intentions, and I apologize for that.
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