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mistaken vs incorrect

incorrect vs mistaken

mistaken and incorrect both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mistaken No Yes No No
incorrect No Yes No No
mistaken (adjective) incorrect (adjective)
arising from error not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment not in accord with established usage or procedure
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
(of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles
Difference between mistaken and incorrect

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