inaccurate

[in-ak-yer-it] / ɪnˈæk yər ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

erroneous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defective false faulty imprecise incorrect mistaken unreliable untrue wrong

WEAK

all wet careless counterfactual discrepant doesn't wash fallacious in error inexact off off base out specious unfaithful unsound way-off wide wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accurate correct honest just perfect precise reliable right sound true

Example Sentences

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It saw similarly vague, inaccurate and strange AI-generated summaries on other TikTok videos of celebrities and artists, including Shakira and Olivia Rodrigo.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It would be inaccurate to say quantum companies are racing to go public.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley had accused the Green leader of amplifying "inaccurate and misinformed commentary", in a letter to the politician sent out by the force on Thursday.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

She said she deleted her tweet even before she knew it was inaccurate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Rather than restate every one, scientists decided to keep the inaccurate constant.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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