Synonyms for

Inaccuracy

Verb / ˌɪˈnækjɜ:ʌsi: / Another word for inaccuracy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the quality of being inaccurate; the degree to which something is not correct or exact

Synonyms & similar words

accuracy inexactness error mistake imprecision untruthfulness falsity fallacy wrongness incorrectness faultiness unreliability flawedness inadequacy deficiency shortcoming fault defect weakness blemish imperfection

Example sentences

  1. The inaccuracy of the map caused us to get lost.
  2. The inaccuracy of the measurements made the experiment inconclusive.
  3. The inaccuracy of the weather forecast ruined our picnic plans.
  4. The inaccuracy of the news article led to misinformation.
  5. The inaccuracy of the witness testimony caused the case to be dismissed.

Quotes

  • Inaccuracy sometimes pays better than accuracy. - Mark Twain
  • The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in the insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding. - Louis Brandeis
  • Inaccuracy is in the eye of the beholder. - Unknown

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