mistakenly — by mistake; in error; without intention
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: by mistake; in error; without intention
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪˈsteɪkənli/
Example Sentences
- She mistakenly put salt in her coffee instead of sugar and made the worst morning drink ever.
- The customer mistakenly received someone else's online order and got 50 tubes of toothpaste.
- I mistakenly submitted the wrong document to my supervisor.
mistakenly
ADVERB[/mɪˈsteɪkənli/]
by mistake; in error; without intention
a friendly barista hands a steaming hot coffee cup to a waiting customer at the counter. The customer reaches out to accept what they think is their usual order. However, the barista has accidentally grabbed the wrong cup from behind the counter. The customer takes a sip and immediately makes a shocked expression, realizing this is definitely not their regular vanilla latte. Other customers in line look on with amused expressions as the mix-up unfolds. someone acting by mistake, in error, without intention
He stirred wakenly, hands trembling shakenly, realizing his mistakenly deleted work!
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“She mistakenly put salt in her coffee instead of sugar and made the worst morning drink ever.”
“The customer mistakenly received someone else's online order and got 50 tubes of toothpaste.”
“I mistakenly submitted the wrong document to my supervisor.”
“The system mistakenly charged his credit card twice for the same purchase.”
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