Mistakenly: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistakenly

[ mɪˈsteɪkənli ]

^{Context #1}

in error

In a mistaken or incorrect way; erroneously.

Synonyms

erroneously, incorrectly, wrongly

Examples of usage

He had mistakenly assumed that she was married.
She had mistakenly deleted the important email.
The package was mistakenly delivered to the wrong address.

^{Context #2}

by accident

By accident or inadvertently.

Synonyms

accidentally, inadvertently, unintentionally

Examples of usage

She had mistakenly spilled coffee on her white shirt.
He had mistakenly pressed the wrong button on the remote control.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistakenly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 por engano

🇮🇳 गलती से

🇩🇪 fälschlicherweise

🇮🇩 dengan keliru

🇺🇦 помилково

🇵🇱 omyłkowo

🇯🇵 誤って (ayamatte)

🇫🇷 par erreur

🇪🇸 por error

🇹🇷 yanlışlıkla

🇰🇷 잘못하여 (jalmotha-yeo)

🇸🇦 عن طريق الخطأ

🇨🇿 omylem

🇸🇰 omylom

🇨🇳 错误地 (cuòwù de)

🇸🇮 pomotoma

🇮🇸 mistakast

🇰🇿 қателесіп

🇬🇪 შემთხვევით

🇦🇿 səhvən

🇲🇽 por error

Word origin

The word 'mistakenly' is derived from the verb 'mistake', which comes from the Middle English 'mistaken', meaning 'to take in error'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving over time to its current form and meaning. 'Mistakenly' is commonly used in everyday language to indicate errors or accidents.