inaccurate
adjective
in·ac·cu·rate
(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət 
-k(ə-)rət
: not accurate : faulty
inaccurate information
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
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The wave of conflicting and often inaccurate or incomplete information leaves consumers, particularly those already experiencing financial hardship, feeling overwhelmed, confused, frustrated and helpless.
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Sandy Anderson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The reaction can create a buildup that interferes with the gauge’s function, resulting in inaccurate readings.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Johnson still has much work to do with Williams, who remains an inaccurate, inconsistent liability rather than a transformational figure.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
During the Jaguars’ 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Lawrence was seen waving off Coen after throwing an inaccurate pass on a crucial down late in the game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Sandy Anderson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The reaction can create a buildup that interferes with the gauge’s function, resulting in inaccurate readings.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Johnson still has much work to do with Williams, who remains an inaccurate, inconsistent liability rather than a transformational figure.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
During the Jaguars’ 31-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Lawrence was seen waving off Coen after throwing an inaccurate pass on a crucial down late in the game.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccurate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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inaccurate
adjective
in·ac·cu·rate
(ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rət
: not accurate : not correct or exact
inaccurate information
inaccurately
adverb
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