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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That is a silly and inaccurate oversimplification.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Excess heat can harm the oven's thermostat and heating elements, leading to inaccurate temperature readings and possible permanent damage, along with a fire risk.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
At times, long-term forecast models can be inaccurate.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The third advantage is that CliffsNotes authors directly cite the text and quote important portions, rather than relying on vague summaries or inaccurate references.
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august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Excess heat can harm the oven's thermostat and heating elements, leading to inaccurate temperature readings and possible permanent damage, along with a fire risk.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
At times, long-term forecast models can be inaccurate.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The third advantage is that CliffsNotes authors directly cite the text and quote important portions, rather than relying on vague summaries or inaccurate references.
—Joelle Renstrom
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccurate. Accessed 9 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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