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

Markings depicted on an image of a Kalinga warrior from an indigenous group in the Philippines were inaccurate and none of the artists involved in creating the mural identified as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

These limitations could easily produce an analysis that is misleading or inaccurate. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

For language learners, this raises concerns that a chatbot may provide cultural information that is inaccurate, biased or oversimplified. — Antonio Perez-Nunez, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Not to inform me the original statement was inaccurate and not to ask me to reconsider our decision. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 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