What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mistook
Example
I mistook her for my sister from behind. [mistook: past tense]
Example
He mistook my silence for agreement. [mistook: verb]
misperceived
Example
She misperceived the tone of his message and got upset. [misperceived: past tense]
Example
They misperceived the situation as being under control. [misperceived: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mistook is more common than misperceived in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mistook and misperceived?
Misperceived is more formal than mistook.
