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Meaning of mistakes
The primary meaning of the word "mistakes" refers to wrong or unwise decisions or actions.
Etymology of mistakes
The word "mistakes" originates from the Old English and Old Norse words "mistaka", which means to take in a wrong sense, or misunderstand, derived from "mis-" (wrongly) and "taka" (to take)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe errors or wrong actions
Synonyms
errors
blunders
faults
flaws
lapses
slip-ups
gaffes
faux pas
miscalculations
missteps
mishaps
misjudgments
oversights
lapses
slipups
bungles
botches
snafus
fiascos
calamities
disasters
cataclysms
clangers
howlers
solecisms
improprieties
indiscretions
inexactitudes
inaccuracies
misinterpretations
Definitions
- A wrong or unwise decision or action
- * A fault or inaccuracy in something, such as a calculation or a work of art
- * To understand or interpret something incorrectly
Usage Examples
- The company's mistakes in marketing led to a significant loss in sales
- * She made a mistake in her calculations and ended up with the wrong answer
- * The politician's mistake in judgment led to a public scandal
Antonyms
successes
achievements
triumphs
victories
accomplishments
corrections
rectifications
improvements
enhancements
perfection
exactness
accuracy
precision
correctness
propriety
discretion
wisdom
prudence
caution
carefulness
diligence