mistakenly

Meaning

In a way that is wrong or incorrect, due to an error in judgment or fact.

Examples

• She mistakenly believed the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday.
• The package was mistakenly delivered to the wrong address.

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsteɪkənli/

How to Use mistakenly

mistakenly + verb (collocation)

Indicates that the action of the verb was performed in error. — "The report was mistakenly filed under the wrong category."

mistakenly + adjective (collocation)

Describes a state or quality that was wrongly attributed or perceived. — "He was mistakenly labeled as the culprit."

Synonyms of mistakenly

Words with a similar meaning to mistakenly:

• incorrectly
• erroneously
• wrongly
• in error

Antonyms of mistakenly

Words with the opposite meaning to mistakenly:

• correctly
• rightly
• accurately