INCORRECT Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

incorrect

adjective

ˌin-kə-ˈrekt

Definition of incorrect

as in wrong

having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday

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as in inappropriate

not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony

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as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement

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Recent Examples of incorrect Kagan’s discovery ultimately allowed for the generation of safer and more effective single-handed molecules by the pharmaceutical industry; previously, drugs with the incorrect mirror image were either very toxic or simply inactive. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026 That can include circumstances outside the property holder’s control or if the Controller’s Office gave them incorrect information. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The version of this recipe that appeared in our November 2026 print issue has the incorrect bake time listed. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incorrect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect

Adjective

Its argument is that insurers have been pricing wildfire risk the wrong way, by looking backward at statistics and sorting homes by zip code.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The trailer begins as Ziegler’s Mae frantically asks family friend Benny, played by a sleepy Rob Lowe, for help after her big mistake — kissing the wrong brother between Graham Phillips’ Andrew and Elias Kacavas’ Theo.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrong

Adjective

On the police's Facebook account on Tuesday, officers criticized inappropriate comments and warned that sharing or joking about such incidents can worsen the impact on any victim.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
In addition, pharmaceutical advertising or education aimed at doctors may also increase inappropriate prescribing, probably increases the number of prescriptions written, and may increase the costs of prescriptions.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of inappropriate

Adjective

No additional shots were fired after police arrived, Lorah said, adding that sounds later mistaken for gunfire came from flash-bang devices used by SWAT officers.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The slip-ons have a clog-like feel, but the low-profile silhouette looks so luxurious—honestly, they could be mistaken for The Row.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of mistaken

Adjective

In 2024, its football program acknowledged impermissible recruiting contacts during the COVID-19 recruiting dead period, improper tryouts and unauthorized coaching by noncoaching staff.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
The production was shut down in Livingston, Montana last Saturday when locals complained about the production’s impact on the Livingston food bank and improper warnings about hazardous stunts.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of improper

Adjective

Medical identity theft can lead to fraudulent bills and inaccurate patient records, so catching problems early is important.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Working with fellow researchers, Cade now has a good reason to believe the Nature report is more than likely inaccurate – the train’s rail route didn’t exist until 1846.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

At one unsuitable Gramercy apartment, Taylor encountered Cam Armand, a salesperson on the Kota team at Compass, and the Folwells enlisted his help.

— Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In a setting designed to make exceptional yachts desirable, explaining why a particular vessel is unsuitable requires commercial discipline.

— Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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