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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
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement
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Recent Examples of incorrect
His guesses of $10,000 and $20,000 were both incorrect, said Heather, who is on her ninth non-consecutive season of the show.
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The company believes products containing wheat were repacked into incorrect packaging.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
An earlier version of this story included an incorrect description of the American Packrafting Association raffle prize and title for Sarah Kilbourne.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
The Wild earned a power play for the incorrect challenge but couldn’t extend the lead to 2-0.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The company believes products containing wheat were repacked into incorrect packaging.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
An earlier version of this story included an incorrect description of the American Packrafting Association raffle prize and title for Sarah Kilbourne.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
The Wild earned a power play for the incorrect challenge but couldn’t extend the lead to 2-0.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
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As analysis, that’s not wrong, but where’s the sting of it inside this bizarre bonbon of a musical?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite his brilliance and intellect, he was prevented from having a full life by being born on the wrong side of Israel’s separation fence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The class counsel has argued that objectors are raising either points that were already decided, inappropriate for this forum, or unreasonable to address.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But some former students recently accused Gabbard, whose name is on the high school gym floor, of inappropriate conduct.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Patients who received the erroneous letters can contact MaineHealth’s patient relations department to confirm their status — alive and well — and ensure their records remain accurate.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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So that's completely erroneous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The jacket could be mistaken for a relic.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, had her own story of being mistaken for the EGOT winner.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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This distinction also means there is no improper delegation of Congress’ taxing power.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Health inspectors cited the Mexican grocery store after carnitas and chicken measured at improper holding temperatures, a repeat violation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Joy Buolamwini, a computer scientist at MIT Media Lab, has written extensively on the dangers of inaccurate and racially biased facial recognition systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Gemini integration naturally raises concerns about the chatbot hallucinating inaccurate information.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That wing is usually reserved for prisoners who are considered unsuitable to be kept among the prison’s general population, usually out of fears for their safety.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the movie only gives tiny little tastes of 1982 rock culture, and why Nebraska was so comically unsuitable for airplay.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Pauline Collins, the exuberant British actress who inspired women — and men, too — to do something to change their unhappy lives with her Oscar-nominated and Olivier- and Tony-winning performances in Shirley Valentine, has died.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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That distaste didn’t hurt Spanberger and her ticket, because 18% of those unhappy voters backed her anyway.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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