Mistake Synonyms

Mistake synonyms such as "be in error, bloomer, corrigendum, be at fault, and be barking up the wrong tree". Mistake is a noun, and its antonyms are accuracy and perfection. Here are 57 another word for mistake with example sentences.

Another word for Mistake

57 other ways to say mistake.

1. error

  • solecism
  • slip-up
  • slip
  • oversight
  • omission
  • misunderstanding
  • misreckoning
  • misreading
  • misinterpretation
  • misconception
  • miscalculation
  • misapprehension
  • inaccuracy
  • howler
  • goof
  • gaffe
  • flaw
  • faux pas
  • fault
  • fallacy
  • fail
  • error
  • clanger
  • boob
  • boo-boo
  • boner
  • blunder
  • bloomer

2. misprint

  • typographical error/mistake
  • typo
  • typing error/mistake
  • typesetting error/mistake
  • printing error/mistake
  • misprint
  • literal
  • keying error/mistake
  • keyboarding error/mistake
  • erratum
  • corrigendum

3. misunderstand

  • take amiss
  • put a wrong interpretation on
  • misunderstand
  • miss
  • misread
  • misinterpret
  • misconstrue
  • misapprehend
  • get wrong
  • get the wrong end of the stick
  • be wrong
  • be wide of the mark
  • be under a misapprehension
  • be misinformed
  • be misguided
  • be in error
  • be barking up the wrong tree
  • be at fault

How to Use mistake in a Sentence

Everyone makes a mistake sometimes.

He apologized sincerely for his mistake yesterday.

I don’t think anybody noticed the mistake.

She quickly corrected her mistake.

That was a really silly mistake.