Synonyms for

Incorrectly

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

Definition

In a way that is not correct or accurate.

Synonyms & similar words

falsely right correctly wrongly wrong wrongly mistakenly inaccurately faultily unsoundly imprecisely falsely erroneously untrue unfaithfully inexact invalidly flawed faulty defective improperly badly poorly awry crookedly

Synonyms by register

Formal

erroneously mistakenly faultily improperly

Informal

wrongly off the mark not quite right

Literary

awry amiss

Antonyms

correctly accurately properly rightly aptly suitably

Common collocations

  • incorrectly spelled
  • incorrectly interpreted
  • incorrectly used
  • incorrectly calculated
  • incorrectly reported
  • incorrectly applied
  • incorrectly stated

Word family

noun incorrectness
adjective incorrect

Usage note

This adverb describes an action or state that deviates from what is right, true, or expected. It is often used in contexts involving data, procedures, or understanding.

Example sentences

  1. She answered the question incorrectly.
  2. He read the directions incorrectly.
  3. The recipe was written incorrectly.
  4. The answer was marked incorrectly on the test.
  5. The clock was set incorrectly.

Quotes

  • "It is better to do something incorrectly than nothing at all." - Robert T. Kiyosaki
  • "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." - Steve Jobs
  • "If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes." - John Wooden

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