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

This story has been updated to correct inaccurate information provided about recipients of In Her Hands grants. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 24 June 2026

This commonly results from inaccurate color representation, poor fit or discrepancies between the physical item and its depiction on the website. — Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Choi said McGee would use terminology that could have swayed a jury and sometimes provided an inaccurate window for a time of death. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 23 June 2026

The gossip site also said on Monday that rumors that the note said the missing woman was dead are inaccurate. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 June 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