mistakenly
0 antonyms and opposites of mistakenly, grouped by meaning.
Adv — In a way that is wrong or due to an error; by accident.
How to use mistakenly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mistakenly believed
mistakenly assumed
Etymology
From mistaken plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of mistakenly →Frequently asked questions
What does “mistakenly” mean?
The word “mistakenly” means in a way that is wrong or due to an error; by accident. In plain terms, by error, without meaning to.
How do you pronounce “mistakenly”?
“Mistakenly” is pronounced mih-STAY-kuhn-lee (/mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “mistakenly” in a sentence?
Here is “mistakenly” used in a sentence: “He mistakenly sent the email to the whole office.”
What part of speech is “mistakenly”?
“Mistakenly” is an adverb.
Is “mistakenly” a common word?
“Mistakenly” is an uncommon word in modern English.