Mistaken

Holds an incorrect belief, interpretation, memory, or conclusion.

A useful way to understand Mistaken is: Holds an incorrect belief, interpretation, memory, or conclusion. In real situations: Acts on an error because facts were misunderstood, evidence was incomplete, or reasoning led to the wrong result. Context for Mistaken: Culture, role, environment, goals, and personal history can affect how the same tendency is expressed and how other people interpret it. Similar traits for Mistaken: wrong, misguided, confused — useful comparison terms that clarify the meaning of Mistaken without collapsing distinct qualities into one. Opposite traits for Mistaken: correct, accurate, informed — contrasting qualities that point toward substantially different reactions, priorities, or behavior. A useful description of Mistaken focuses on observable recurring behavior and its effects, not on turning a mistake or difficult moment into a permanent identity judgment. The label Mistaken is most meaningful when it describes a stable or repeated tendency; context, intensity, consequences, and the person’s capacity to adapt all matter.