inaccurate

in·ac·cu·rate

adjective \-ˈa-kyə-rət, -k(ə-)rət\

: not correct or exact : having a mistake or error : not accurate

Full Definition of INACCURATE

:  not accurate :  faulty <inaccurate information>

— in·ac·cu·rate·ly \-kyə-rət-lē, -k(ə-)rət-, -kyərt-\ adverb

Examples of INACCURATE

1. <he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs>
2. <the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes>

First Known Use of INACCURATE

1738

Related to INACCURATE

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

accurate, correct, errorless, exact, factual, precise, proper, right, sound, true, valid, veracious

Related Words

counterfactual; specious, spurious; deceptive, delusive, delusory, distorted, fallacious, fictitious, illusory, misleading; amiss, askew, awry; deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, lying, mendacious; unconfirmed, unproven, untested; fabricated, invented, made-up, trumped-up

Near Antonyms

confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, tested; faultless, flawless, impeccable, letter-perfect, perfect