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Erroneously

Verb / eˈrəʊni:ʌsli: / Another word for erroneously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Erroneously means in a mistaken way or containing an error.

Synonyms & similar words

mistakenly mistakenly incorrectly wrongly falsely inaccurately faultily flawed improperly untrue unsound confusedly deludedly deceptively

Example sentences

  1. The newspaper erroneously reported that the school was closing.
  2. He was accused of making an erroneously large withdrawal from the bank.
  3. The doctor erroneously diagnosed her with a rare disease.
  4. She was erroneously charged twice for the same item.
  5. The software program was producing erroneously formatted documents.

Quotes

  • 'The only thing we know for certain is that we are making an erroneously small estimate of it.' - Norman Augustine
  • 'The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to discern whether or not they are genuine.' - Abraham Lincoln (erroneously attributed)
  • 'There is a great deal of difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and a tired man who wants a book to read.' - G.K. Chesterton (erroneously attributed)

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