MISTAKEN
/mɪsˈteɪkən/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of MISTAKEN
To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."
To misunderstand (someone).
To commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.
Erroneous.
"A mistaken sense of loyalty."
(with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief.
"He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers."
Examples of MISTAKEN in a Sentence
- "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."
- "A mistaken sense of loyalty."
- "He admitted he was mistaken about the budget numbers."
Word Details
Is MISTAKEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MISTAKEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MISTAKEN uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MISTAKEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | i | s | t | a | k | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MISTAKEN
100 words from the letters in MISTAKEN
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How to Use MISTAKEN in Word Games
MISTAKEN is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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