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 There are so many articles online about Sarah, and so much of the information is incorrect. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 In between some of the manager’s more clip-worthy quotes, there were more of his usual — and not incorrect — platitudes. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday afternoon, a Woodway employee mistakenly escorted Adrianna and another student onto the incorrect bus. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 Garcia and Vargas Bustamante both agreed that not all of the health advice available on social media is useless, predatory or incorrect. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incorrect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect

Adjective

Remember, taking the wrong benefit at the wrong time is always smaller and forever.

— Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Therefore, therapy should do more than help people identify what’s wrong with their relationships.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of wrong

Adjective

Justice Department attorneys have argued that a restraining order would be inappropriate and that the legal challenge was premature, as federal agencies had yet to issue public guidance on how the president's directive would be implemented.

— Kristina Cooke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of inappropriate

Adjective

The lawsuit alleges that South Dakota’s rollout of the proof-of-citizenship requirement has disqualified eligible voters over erroneous minutiae and failed to offer them a realistic shot at fixing problems with their registration application.

— John Hult, States Newsroom, 28 Aug. 2026
Towers told ProPublica that the audit had reached erroneous conclusions, that the auditors did not give him the opportunity to fully defend his work and that the journal’s willingness to stand by the study is proof that his research is sound.

— Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of erroneous

Adjective

The tactic is especially prevalent among the department’s elite Metropolitan Division and anti-gang units, several of which have come under investigation in recent years for failing to document the stops and improper searches.

— Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Green curry, red curry and peanut sauce had to be thrown out as they were improperly stored and held at improper temperatures.

— Joseph Hernandez August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of improper

Adjective

Travelers can place too much trust in a confident but inaccurate answer.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Viral posts outlining ways to find AI tool hacks are now commonplace, but this also means an increase in factually inaccurate claims that are seen by millions of people.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

Guy acknowledges, though, that this could lead to the level of chaos depicted in a memorable 2009 episode of The Office, where staff show up in an array of unsuitable outfits.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
That could allow geothermal projects to operate in locations that have traditionally been considered unsuitable for geothermal development.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

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