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Erroneous

Verb / eˈrəʊni:ʌs / / ɜ:ˈəʊni:ʌs / Another word for erroneous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Erroneous means incorrect or mistaken.

Synonyms & similar words

incorrect mistaken wrong inaccurate false faulty flawed invalid imprecise erratic unsound untrue misguided misleading deceptive fallacious unfounded unreliable specious bogus

Synonyms by register

Formal

incorrect mistaken fallacious inaccurate

Informal

wrong off mixed up all wet

Literary

askew amiss awry

Antonyms

correct accurate right true valid factual precise

Common collocations

  • erroneous belief
  • erroneous assumption
  • erroneous data
  • erroneous conclusion
  • erroneous information
  • erroneous report
  • erroneous statement

Word family

noun error
adverb erroneously

Usage note

Erroneous implies a deviation from truth or accuracy, often due to a mistake or misunderstanding. It is generally used in more formal contexts than 'wrong'.

Example sentences

  1. The newspaper article had an erroneous spelling of the celebrity's name.
  2. The scientist realized his conclusion was erroneous after conducting more experiments.
  3. The defendant's testimony was deemed erroneous by the judge.
  4. The teacher corrected the student's erroneous math problem.
  5. The politician's statement was found to be erroneous by fact-checkers.

Quotes

  • The erroneous belief that we're immune to tragedy is what allows it to happen.
  • The erroneous zones in our lives are where we get stuck in patterns of negative thinking.
  • It is very difficult to disentangle the erroneous influence of wealth from power.

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