mistake

[mɪˈsteɪk]

mistake Definition

• 1. an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
• 2. an error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness

Using mistake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mistake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I made a mistake in my calculations.

• Example

  It was a mistake to trust him.

• Example

  She mistook him for his brother.

• Example

  He realized his mistake and apologized.

mistake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mistake

• error
• blunder
• fault
• slip
• miscalculation

Antonyms for mistake

• accuracy
• correctness
• perfection

Idioms Using mistake

• no mistaking someone or something

  to be absolutely certain about someone or something

  Example

  With his bright red hair, there was no mistaking him in the crowd.

• make no mistake

  used to emphasize the importance of what one is saying

  Example

  Make no mistake, this is a serious situation that requires immediate attention.

• a blessing in disguise

  something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good happening later

  Example

  Losing my job turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it gave me the opportunity to start my own business.

Phrases with mistake

• make a mistake

  to do something incorrectly or wrongly

  Example

  I made a mistake in my report and had to correct it.

• learn from one's mistakes

  to use one's past errors as a guide for future behavior

  Example

  After failing the test, she learned from her mistakes and studied harder for the next one.

• honest mistake

  a mistake made without any intention to deceive or harm

  Example

  It was an honest mistake to send the email to the wrong person.

Origins of mistake

from Old Norse 'mistaka', meaning 'take in error'

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Summary: mistake in Brief

The term 'mistake' [mɪˈsteɪk] refers to misguided or incorrect actions or judgments. It can result from deficient knowledge, carelessness, or faulty judgment, as in 'I made a mistake in my calculations.' 'Mistake' extends into phrases like 'make a mistake,' and idioms like 'no mistaking someone or something,' denoting certainty, and 'a blessing in disguise,' implying a positive outcome from a negative situation.