inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət 

-k(ə-)rət

: not accurate : faulty

inaccurate information

inaccurately

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət-lē 

-k(ə-)rət-, 

-kyərt-

adverb

Synonyms of inaccurate

• erroneous
• incorrect
• wrong

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

Recent Examples on the Web

As code generation becomes more accessible, the ability to identify inaccurate or unreliable outputs may become increasingly valuable. — Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Everyone is entitled to a free credit report periodically, and reviewing it for mistakes—and disputing anything inaccurate—can make a meaningful difference in your score. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Critics on the right had first seized on inaccurate rumors that Page would be cast as Achilles, with Elon Musk among those weighing in before the actual casting was known. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2026

In a prime-time address this month, the president made sweeping, inaccurate allegations about broad vulnerabilities with voting systems. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inaccurate

• accurate

Kids Definition

inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rət 

: not accurate : not correct or exact

inaccurate information

inaccurately adverb