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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She did not admit to using AI but claimed that the incorrect citations were a result of her handwritten notes from another matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But, as a philosopher who studies the cognitive and emotional aspects of citizenship, I think this is incorrect.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

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

So his conclusions about the human body were mostly based on studies of other animals and were incorrect in many ways.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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