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mistaken vs wrong

wrong vs mistaken

mistaken is not a noun while wrong is a noun.

mistaken and wrong both are adjectives.

mistaken is not a verb while wrong is a verb.

mistaken is not an adverb while wrong is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mistaken No Yes No No
wrong Yes Yes Yes Yes
mistaken (noun) wrong (noun)
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
mistaken (adjective) wrong (adjective)
arising from error contrary to conscience or morality or law
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
based on or acting or judging in error
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
badly timed
used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
not functioning properly
not in accord with established usage or procedure
mistaken (verb) wrong (verb)
treat unjustly; do wrong to
mistaken (adverb) wrong (adverb)
in an incorrect manner
Difference between mistaken and wrong

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