Synonyms for

Incorrect

Verb / ˌɪnkɜ:ˈekt / Another word for incorrect — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not accurate or true; not correct

Synonyms & similar words

right faulty correct wrong wrong mistaken inaccurate false faulty improper unsound invalid inexact erroneous flawed off off-target off-base off-course off-the-mark out wide far-fetched untrue

Synonyms by register

Formal

erroneous inaccurate fallacious unsound

Informal

wrong off bogus lame

Literary

amiss faulty mistaken

Antonyms

correct right accurate true valid proper exact

Common collocations

  • incorrect answer
  • incorrect information
  • incorrect assumption
  • incorrect data
  • incorrect usage
  • incorrect spelling
  • incorrect statement

Word family

noun incorrectness
adjective incorrect
adverb incorrectly

Usage note

While 'incorrect' is a general term, 'erroneous' often implies a mistake in reasoning or belief, and 'inaccurate' suggests a lack of precision.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher marked the answer as incorrect.
  2. It is incorrect to assume that all dogs are friendly.
  3. She gave an incorrect address and got lost.
  4. The incorrect measurements caused the building to be unstable.
  5. He was penalized for giving an incorrect answer on the test.

Quotes

  • It is better to be roughly right than precisely wrong.
  • To err is human; to forgive, divine.
  • Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way.

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