Mistake Synonyms

57 mistake synonyms include error, fault, inaccuracy, omission, slip, blunder, miscalculation, misunderstanding, flaw, and oversight. Mistake is a noun, and its antonyms are accuracy and perfection. Here are some additional synonyms for "mistake" with example sentences.

Another word for Mistake

57 other ways to say mistake.

1. error

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

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

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

A minor mistake led to a serious reprimand.

Could this possibly be a mistake?

Due to the mistake, the company offered compensation in the form of discounts on future purchases.

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.