100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "mistake"

Definition

The verb mistake means to identify or perceive something incorrectly; to misunderstand or misinterpret a situation, person, or object.

Synonyms

• Err
• Misinterpret
• Confound
• Misjudge
• Confuse
• Misread
• Blunder
• Misapprehend

Antonyms

• Correct
• Understand
• Recognize
• Identify
• Clarify
• Interpret
• Realize

Examples

1. I often mistake his sarcasm for genuine concern.
2. She didn’t want to mistake the opportunity for something better.
3. It’s easy to mistake a shadow for a person in the dark.
4. He would often mistake her silence for agreement.
5. Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.
6. They didn’t want to mistake the advice given by the expert.
7. I mistake the date of the meeting and showed up late.
8. You might mistake my enthusiasm for arrogance.
9. Please don’t mistake my intentions; I only want to help.
10. She could easily mistake his nervousness for dishonesty.
11. I didn’t mean to mistake your directions; I should have been more careful.
12. People often mistake confidence for competence.
13. I mistake the label and opened the wrong jar.
14. He feared others would mistake his shyness for rudeness.
15. It’s important not to mistake facts for opinions.
16. I tend to mistake my dreams for reality when I wake up.
17. She didn’t want to mistake the signs of stress in her friend.
18. They might mistake the loud noise for a celebration.
19. He would often mistake her intentions when she was being sarcastic.
20. I could easily mistake your kindness for pity.
21. Don’t mistake the surface calm for a lack of issues.
22. She didn’t mistake his lack of enthusiasm for disinterest.
23. I mistake the book for a movie adaptation I had seen.
24. Be careful not to mistake this issue for a minor inconvenience.
25. You shouldn’t mistake my hesitation for indecision.
26. He didn’t want to mistake the warning signs for mere coincidences.
27. I often mistake the names of people I just met.
28. It’s easy to mistake a friendly gesture for romantic interest.
29. They may mistake our silence for agreement.
30. I would never mistake her intelligence for arrogance.
31. Don’t mistake my laughter for joy; I’m just trying to cope.
32. She didn’t want to mistake the early signs of spring.
33. I could mistake the old photo for a new one.
34. He often mistake his schedule, leading to missed appointments.
35. I didn’t mean to mistake your request; I’ll fix that.
36. She may mistake his friendliness for flirtation.
37. Don’t mistake my lack of response for indifference.
38. I mistake the time and arrived an hour early.
39. It’s important not to mistake opinions for facts when debating.
40. He could easily mistake the sign as a threat.
41. I didn’t want to mistake her advice for criticism.
42. You might mistake the aroma for something familiar.
43. I often mistake the first impression for the lasting one.
44. Don’t mistake the quietness for a lack of passion.
45. She was afraid to mistake the moment for a chance to change.
46. I mistake the movie’s plot and ended up confused.
47. He didn’t want to mistake the gesture as a sign of weakness.
48. I could mistake the flavor if I wasn’t paying attention.
49. She often mistake the tone of voice during conversations.
50. Don’t mistake my late arrival for lack of interest.
51. I could easily mistake this painting for a masterpiece.
52. He feared others might mistake his quietness for aloofness.
53. I didn’t mean to mistake your words; I was distracted.
54. She often mistake her feelings for something more.
55. Don’t mistake the fog for the end of the world.
56. I mistake the brand of the car when asked.
57. He could mistake the intent behind her actions.
58. I didn’t want to mistake the opportunity for growth.
59. It’s easy to mistake confidence for arrogance in a debate.
60. She didn’t want to mistake the silence for acceptance.
61. I might mistake your signal and miss the turn.
62. He often mistake the lyrics of the song.
63. Don’t mistake my caution for fear.
64. I could easily mistake the address if I’m not careful.
65. She didn’t want to mistake the feedback for criticism.
66. I would never mistake his passion for obsession.
67. He often mistake the deadline, leading to stress.
68. Please don’t mistake my curiosity for nosiness.
69. I didn’t mean to mistake the meaning behind your words.
70. You could mistake my laughter for happiness, but it’s not.
71. She often mistake the advice given by her peers.
72. Don’t mistake my hesitation for lack of belief.
73. I mistake the colors and ended up with the wrong paint.
74. He could easily mistake the situation for a joke.
75. I didn’t want to mistake your kindness for obligation.
76. It’s crucial not to mistake the symptoms for something minor.
77. She didn’t mistake my intentions; she understood perfectly.
78. I might mistake the time if I’m not paying attention.
79. He often mistake the signals in conversation.
80. Please don’t mistake my silence for agreement.
81. I could easily mistake the name of the restaurant.
82. She didn’t want to mistake the compliment for flattery.
83. I mistake the ending of the story and spoiled it for others.
84. He feared he would mistake the opportunity to learn.
85. Don’t mistake my advice for judgment; I only want to help.
86. I often mistake the path and end up lost.
87. She could easily mistake his seriousness for a joke.
88. I didn’t mean to mistake your message; I was distracted.
89. It’s easy to mistake friendliness for romantic interest.
90. He didn’t want to mistake the signs of danger.
91. I could mistake the font and misread the text.
92. She didn’t want to mistake the situation for a small issue.
93. I often mistake my schedule, leading to confusion.
94. Don’t mistake my concern for interference.
95. I mistake the recipe and ended up with something different.
96. He could easily mistake the look on her face.
97. I didn’t want to mistake the opportunity to grow.
98. It’s important not to mistake kindness for weakness.
99. She often mistake the details in the report.
100. I might mistake the meaning of the text if it’s unclear.