mistakes

NOUN

error, misunderstanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration blunder confusion fault gaffe inaccuracy lapse miscalculation misconception misstep omission oversight snafu

STRONG

blooper boo-boo bungle delusion erratum flub fluff illusion inadvertence misapplication misapprehension misinterpretation misprint misstatement muddle neglect overestimation slight slip solecism trip underestimation

WEAK

false move false step faux pas misjudgment slip of tongue slipup typographical error

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy correction correctness perfection remembrance soundness success

STRONG

certainty fact reality respect truth

WEAK

calculation proof understanding

VERB

mix up, misunderstand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread overestimate overlook underestimate

STRONG

addle blunder botch bungle confound err fail goof jumble lapse misapprehend misconceive miscount miss omit slip snarl tangle

WEAK

be off the mark be wrong deceive oneself get wrong have wrong impression make a mess misdeem misknow miss the boat not know put foot in slip up take for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

accomplish achieve clear up correct do well fix succeed uncomplicate

WEAK

be certain be sure comprehend interpret perceive

Example Sentences

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Mistakes are in the DNA of the U.S.A.:

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Mistakes or oversights in DOT regulations could lead to lawsuits or even injuries and deaths in the transportation system.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

"Mistakes can happen, it was just highlighted a lot more because we lost the Ashes. I think he will be fine, and I think he'll learn a lot."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Mistakes prove costly for the Rams in a season-ending 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC title game that shatters their Super Bowl hopes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Mistakes burn brighter than the good things I do.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko