Entry Word: incorrect

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts <youʼre incorrect about the date of the final exam—itʼs next Tuesday, not Wednesday>

Synonyms mistaken, wrong

Related Words confused, misguided, misled; erroneous, false; deceived, deluded, tricked

Phrases all wet, full of it

Near Antonyms informed; accurate, exact, precise

Antonyms correct, right

2 not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation <chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony> — see inappropriate
3 not being in agreement with what is true <an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement> — see false 1