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 In addition to the incorrect date, the ad also features a QR code that is not active. — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Gemini took 10 seconds and missed an order entirely, capturing only two of my three Uber Eats receipts and rendering its math incorrect. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Article continues below this ad Keller said Romo accepted responsibility for signing the incorrect scorecard and praised the tournament’s organization. — Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026 Arsenal had a significant wage bill increase since 2022, so your argument is factually incorrect. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incorrect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect

Adjective

Without it, the language model is a very expensive way to write faster emails to the wrong people.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Those chats tended to include what was going right or wrong or could be better.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrong

Adjective

Parental Controls for Shared Devices Parents can restrict access to adult and inappropriate content, which helps when kids use the same phones, tablets, or laptops.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Val Chmerkovskiy has been suspended from Dancing with the Stars for one week after making an inappropriate comment toward one of the judges last week.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of inappropriate

Adjective

Bisignano, a former Wall Street CEO who has been overhauling how the agency operates, also said SSA was working to fix erroneous records.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
In his own review of the case, Mandell failed to flag an erroneous jury instruction that four years later would lead to the conviction being overturned.

— Samantha Melamed, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of erroneous

Adjective

An agent may have broader access or authority than its assignment requires, which can enable a mistaken or malicious instruction to trigger a payment, expose sensitive information or disrupt an essential system.

— Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
After a resolution or a mistaken filing, withdrawal may make sense; preserve the original notice alongside the withdrawal record.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of mistaken

Adjective

Additionally, improper application of diagnostic criteria, and that fact that MS symptoms can resemble those of other conditions, can sometimes lead to misdiagnosis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
He’s also accused of having improper or unclear license plates, no proof of registration and insurance, and no proof of a driver’s license.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of improper

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

Definition of unsuitable

Adjective

Dudus was apparently unhappy about a recent NBC News article that exposed Combs’ cushy life behind bars.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Tim Boyd San Juan Capistrano I’m sure there are Dodgers fans unhappy about losing to the Brewers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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