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

• erroneous
• false
• incorrect
• inexact
• invalid
• off
• unsound
• untrue
• untruthful
• 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

Sometimes the results are inaccurate, generated by AI hallucinations – responses AI systems produce that sound convincing but are incorrect, made up or irrelevant. —Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025

Speaking with the New York Times, Jesuit expert Rev. Thomas J. Reese cited the layout of tables inside the Sistine Chapel, as well as the color of the carpet, to be inaccurate. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025

For organizations trying to educate the public, advocate for funding or recruit new members, inaccurate visuals create confusion and weaken credibility. —Marcus Squier, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

To be fair, Burden's college coach and said the reports were inaccurate. —Bryce Lazenby, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

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