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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Following the backlash, Indian Overseas Bank, which operates the Odisha Grameen Bank where the incident took place, said reports that staff had asked for the physical presence of the deceased were "incorrect".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

An AST SpaceMobile satellite being carried by a Blue Origin rocket was put into an incorrect position on Sunday and it will now have to be taken out of orbit.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“There is no doubt that the underlying data is incorrect on an absolute basis. I’m sure it has not helped their valuations,” Greenfield said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

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

I now knew that spelling was incorrect, thanks to Caitlin.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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