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Definitions

incorrect

[in-kuh-rekt] / ˌɪn kəˈrɛkt /
ADJECTIVE
wrong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
erroneous false faulty flawed imprecise improper inaccurate inappropriate mistaken unreliable unsound untrue
WEAK
counterfactual inexact not trustworthy out specious unfitting unseemly unsuitable way-off wide of the mark wrong number
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accurate appropriate correct fitting honest just precise proper reliable right sound strong suitable true valid

Example Sentences

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Reports that the recruitment of Lambiase is a precursor to Stella leaving to join Ferrari are said by McLaren insiders to be incorrect.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Moran recalled a chatbot giving him incorrect stats about how many hyperscale data centers there are—although he said the answer was pretty close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

After this, Cembalest turned his attention to rebutting a widely believed yet, according to him, incorrect idea pertaining to how the spike in energy prices caused by the war might redound on the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Hours after the speech, Iran rejected assessments that its military capabilities had weakened, calling them incomplete or incorrect.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

This seemed like a reasonably astute observation to me when I was eight, but it turns out to be incorrect on a few levels.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan