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

Without a mechanism to correct these errors, the inaccurate information could remain in the robot’s memory and affect subsequent decisions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Underestimating your mileage or omitting a household driver could lead to inaccurate quotes or complications when the insurer verifies your application. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

When concentrations of free electrons in the upper atmosphere change — for example during a solar storm or after a rocket passage — the signal reaches Earth either faster or more slowly, resulting in inaccurate measurements. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Despite at times amplifying inaccurate claims that McKinney was a conservative, Roy and her opponent shared some policy planks. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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