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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An AST SpaceMobile satellite, launched by Blue Origin, was placed in an incorrect, too-low orbit.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 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

Ruiz said customers were showing up with incomplete or incorrect paperwork, or tried to trade in vehicles registered in a spouse’s name rather than their own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

But even today some scientists argue that it’s factually incorrect to say that HeLa cells are related to Henrietta, since their DNA is no longer genetically identical to hers.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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