Synonyms of incorrect

incorrect

adjective

ˌin-kə-ˈrekt 

1

as in wrong

having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts

you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrong
• mistaken
• erroneous
• inaccurate
• confused
• all wet
• full of it
• false
• misled
• misguided
• untrue
• misinformed
• inexact
• deluded
• deceived
• duped
• tricked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correct
• right
• true
• accurate
• exact
• precise
• informed

2

as in inappropriate

not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrong
• inappropriate
• improper
• unsuitable
• unhappy
• irrelevant
• unfit
• unfortunate
• inconsistent
• incongruous
• unacceptable
• out of place
• inapt
• infelicitous
• out of the way
• unseemly
• amiss
• inept
• unbecoming
• indecorous
• bad
• perverse
• untoward
• awkward
• unapt
• inapposite
• graceless
• inapplicable
• incompatible
• naughty
• inopportune
• untimely
• mismatched
• extraneous
• malapropos
• immaterial
• forbidden
• unseasonable
• prohibited
• sinful
• unsatisfactory
• uncongenial
• irrelative
• disallowed
• barred
• blameworthy
• blamable
• censurable
• proscribed
• ungraceful
• outlawed
• gauche
• banned
• misbecoming
• interdicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correct
• appropriate
• proper
• right
• suitable
• fitting
• meet
• happy
• relevant
• becoming
• applicable
• relative
• timely
• fit
• apt
• fortunate
• opportune
• felicitous
• compatible
• pointed
• decorous
• permitted
• material
• seasonable
• genteel
• harmonious
• authorized
• pat
• adequate
• congenial
• acceptable
• endorsed
• apposite
• satisfactory
• seemly
• approved
• befitting
• supported
• promoted
• licensed
• fine
• allowed
• all right
• kosher
• sanctioned
• OK
• decent
• germane
• respectable
• tolerable
• encouraged
• commendable
• creditable
• apropos
• exemplary
• passable
• balanced
• consonant
• blameless
• irreproachable
• abetted
• congruous
• companionate

3

as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true

an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erroneous
• inaccurate
• wrong
• false
• misleading
• invalid
• untrue
• distorted
• inexact
• untruthful
• unsound
• off
• off base
• deceptive
• fraudulent
• specious
• fallacious
• fictitious
• spurious
• counterfactual
• illusory
• delusive
• unconfirmed
• invented
• dishonest
• lying
• mendacious
• awry
• deceitful
• unproven
• amiss
• untested
• delusory
• askew
• fabricated
• made-up
• trumped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correct
• accurate
• true
• proper
• valid
• right
• exact
• sound
• precise
• factual
• confirmed
• demonstrated
• established
• tested
• veracious
• perfect
• errorless
• proven
• impeccable
• flawless
• faultless
• letter-perfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incorrect

As of July 7, 2026, GAO found that $110 billion in savings DOGE claimed from slashing federal contracts, leases and grants displayed savings estimates that were incorrect or lacked supporting evidence. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Salmonella on produce tends to be a lower dose than in prepared foods, which often are at high risk of cross-contamination and may be stored at incorrect temperatures for longer, allowing more of the bacteria to grow. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

In their previous work, Boyd’s team had shown this assumption to be incorrect. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Thank you, Kat Timpf, for speaking up against Greg Gutfeld’s hateful, pointless and incorrect diatribe about cats and the people who give them a home. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026