Mistakenly Meaning in English

word

US

mɪˈsteɪkənɫi

mi-STAY-kun-lee

UK

mɪstˈeɪkənli

mis-TAY-kun-lee

Definition

When something is done by mistake or accident, not on purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in writing to describe accidental actions. Common in phrases like 'mistakenly sent', 'mistakenly believed'. Do not use for intentional actions. Not interchangeable with 'accidentally' in cases where physical accidents are implied.

• Spanish: por error - erróneamente
• Portuguese (BR): por engano - erroneamente
• Portuguese (PT): por engano - erradamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 错误地 - 不小心地
• Chinese (Traditional): 錯誤地 - 不小心地
• Hindi: गलती से
• Arabic: عن طريق الخطأ
• Bengali: ভুলবশত
• Russian: по ошибке - ошибочно
• Japanese: 間違って
• Vietnamese: nhầm lẫn - lỡ
• Korean: 실수로
• Turkish: yanlışlıkla
• Urdu: غلطی سے
• Indonesian: secara keliru - secara salah

Example Sentences

He mistakenly called the wrong number.

basic

She mistakenly took my umbrella.

basic

I mistakenly pressed the wrong button.

basic

My email was mistakenly sent to everyone in the office.

natural

Some people mistakenly believe the museum is closed on Sundays.

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If you mistakenly receive this package, please return it to the sender.

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