You are thinking that I am wrong vs You might be thinking I am wrong

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different levels of certainty. The first phrase implies that the person is certain that the other person is thinking they are wrong. The second phrase introduces a possibility that the other person might be thinking they are wrong, but it's not certain.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 746 views

You are thinking that I am wrong

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the speaker's certainty about the other person's thoughts.

This phrase is used when the speaker is confident that the other person is thinking they are wrong.

Examples:

You are thinking that I am wrong, but I believe I am right.
You are thinking that I am wrong, but you don't have all the information.
You are thinking that I am wrong, and I want to explain my perspective.
You are thinking that I am wrong, and that's okay.
You are thinking that I am wrong, but I have evidence to support my argument.

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If you are, please just rest in the glory that I am wrong.
But I am thinking now... that we were thinking wrong.
I'm not forcing you to take me in but I have to tell you, your way of thinking is wrong.
I hope I am wrong and perhaps he could confirm that I am wrong in that regard.
He was wrong in thinking that she'd come to see him.
With all my heart I hope that I am wrong.
You believe that I am wrong to do so.
I teach, and that I am wrong.
All my life I've walked around thinking that something was wrong with me.
All my life I've walked around thinking that something was wrong with me.
I respect your disagreement, but I do not think that I am wrong.
We shall see, after Singapore, whether I am wrong or not, but I must frankly say that I doubt it.
How you are thinking that many of you will die, freeze to death, perish in fire...
In other words, as you heard Chris say, I've spent the last five years thinking about being wrong.
I was wrong thinking that choose better friends.
I figured out we're thinking wrong.
Am I wrong in thinking that this five-year period simply continues to run?
I'm thinking if something goes wrong, and you don't meet up with us, I stand to gain from it as much as Roy here.
What you're doing sounds amazing, but I can't help thinking it's also wrong.
I fervently hope that I am wrong and that it will be possible tomorrow, during the big anti-racism conference organized by the Dutch presidency, for Minister Dijkstal to announce formally the creation of the Observatory.

Alternatives:

You think I am wrong.
You believe I am wrong.
You are convinced I am wrong.
You are under the impression that I am wrong.
You are of the opinion that I am wrong.

You might be thinking I am wrong

This phrase is correct and introduces a level of uncertainty about the other person's thoughts.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to suggest a possibility that the other person could be thinking they are wrong, but it's not certain.

Examples:

You might be thinking I am wrong, but let me explain my reasoning.
You might be thinking I am wrong, but that's not the case.
You might be thinking I am wrong, but I have valid reasons for my actions.
You might be thinking I am wrong, but I have a different perspective.
You might be thinking I am wrong, but I have evidence to support my position.

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I think you might be thinking about fall.
You might be thinking of Mitch Miller or something.
Whatever you might be thinking, Agent Parker, Conrad's a solid guy.
You might be thinking you've sort of heard something like that before.
So you might be thinking, the Wave Bubble sounds great.
You might be thinking back to your last Thanksgiving.
...that you might be thinking of us for your father's collection.
Let me help you with some things that you might be thinking.
Now, some of you might be thinking,
You might be thinking of ganging up on me.
I was worried you might be thinking that I'm going too fast.
I just came by 'cause I thought you might be thinking about your dad.
Now, some of you might be thinking, Hold on a minute. She doesn't look very much like an ocean rower.
But I am thinking now... that we were thinking wrong.
I think you might be thinking of "fallacious."
Who knows what a "lady" like you might be thinking?
You were right when you said that once I cared for your opinion of me... but wrong in thinking I ever stopped caring.
Figured you'd move on thinking I was the wrong guy,
Now you might be thinking about talking to the police, but if you talk to them or to Dessi or anyone else, I'll pay a visit to those beautiful little grandkids of yours.
Sarah, Sarah, I'm sorry that this didn't occur to me before that you might be thinking this.

Alternatives:

You could be thinking I am wrong.
You may think I am wrong.
You possibly think I am wrong.
You are possibly under the impression that I am wrong.
You are perhaps of the opinion that I am wrong.

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You are thinking that I am wrong vs You might be thinking I am wrong