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Mistakes: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistakes

 

[ mɪˈsteɪks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

making errors

Mistakes are incorrect actions or decisions that result in undesired outcomes. They are a natural part of the learning process and provide opportunities for growth and improvement.

Synonyms

blunders, errors, slips

Examples of usage

  • Making mistakes is a crucial part of the learning journey.
  • She acknowledged her mistake and learned from it.
Context #2 | Noun

flaws

Mistakes can also refer to imperfections or faults in something, such as a piece of work or a design.

Synonyms

defects, flaws, imperfections

Examples of usage

  • The painting had a few mistakes that needed to be corrected.
  • The architect fixed the mistakes in the building plans.
Context #3 | Verb

to make an error

To make a mistake means to perform an incorrect action or decision. It often involves unintentional errors or oversights.

Synonyms

blunder, err, slip

Examples of usage

  • I made a mistake in my calculations.
  • She realized she had mistakenly deleted the file.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistakes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erros

🇮🇳 गलतियाँ

🇩🇪 Fehler

🇮🇩 kesalahan

🇺🇦 помилки

🇵🇱 błędy

🇯🇵 間違い (まちがい)

🇫🇷 erreurs

🇪🇸 errores

🇹🇷 hatalar

🇰🇷 실수 (sil-su)

🇸🇦 أخطاء

🇨🇿 chyby

🇸🇰 chyby

🇨🇳 错误 (cuòwù)

🇸🇮 napake

🇮🇸 villur

🇰🇿 қателіктер

🇬🇪 შეცდომები

🇦🇿 səhvlər

🇲🇽 errores

Etymology

The word 'mistakes' originated from the Middle English word 'mistake', which means to take or understand wrongly. The concept of mistakes has been part of human experience since ancient times, with various cultures acknowledging the inevitability of errors in different contexts. Throughout history, the perception of mistakes has evolved, from being seen as failures to being viewed as opportunities for growth and learning.

See also: mistaken, mistakenly, unmistakable, unmistakably.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,331 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.