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
- 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
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.