inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət 

-k(ə-)rət

: not accurate : faulty

inaccurate information

inaccurately

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət-lē 

-k(ə-)rət-

-kyərt-

adverb

Synonyms

• erroneous
• false
• incorrect
• inexact
• invalid
• off
• unsound
• untrue
• untruthful
• wrong

Examples of inaccurate in a Sentence

he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs

the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, using AI models for intelligence analysis raises concerns about confabulation, where the models generate plausible-sounding, inaccurate information. —ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025

Retailers today face a complex mix of labor shortages, inconsistent customer service, inaccurate inventory data and rising customer expectations. —Brett Beveridge, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

If members receive out-of-network care because the directory information was inaccurate, insurance companies must reimburse them for any costs that exceed the in-network price. —Vicky Nguyen, NBC news, 5 June 2025

The labeling requirements of SB 25 mandate inaccurate warning language, create legal risks for brands and drive consumer confusion and higher costs. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inaccurate

• accurate

Kids Definition

inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rət 

: not accurate : not correct or exact

inaccurate information

inaccurately adverb