as in inaccurate
not being in agreement with what is true
a poorly researched news article about the new virus that was filled with much erroneous information
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of erroneous
Who is responsible if an agent makes erroneous buying decisions or incorrectly files a legal document?
—
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Shelter performance data in the annual report has been found to be erroneous and highly misleading.
—Michael Wagner, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
It must also be said that, for all the lamenting of the Netherlands’ failure to win, West Germany — and Muller — were robbed of a clear goal in the second half due to an erroneous offside flag.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erroneous
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Shelter performance data in the annual report has been found to be erroneous and highly misleading.
—Michael Wagner, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
It must also be said that, for all the lamenting of the Netherlands’ failure to win, West Germany — and Muller — were robbed of a clear goal in the second half due to an erroneous offside flag.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erroneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneous
Adjective
-
At the same time, social media sleuths shared inaccurate information and a man was detained after allegedly trying to drive through a barricade near the church.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Others were related to the actual content of the courses, such as a school that used a curriculum that included inaccurate information about permissible blood-alcohol levels for drivers and another school that provided students with answers to final exam questions in advance.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
In April, the sheriff disclosed further issues, including incorrect citation numbers and amounts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
-
Aerating in the incorrect season could have negative consequences for your lawn.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
There’s something wrong with them right away.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Mike McDaniel said Wright did nothing wrong, but Miami needed more bodies on defense and special teams.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Evaluating defamation claims where the report contains demonstrably false factual assertions.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
-
However, as several independent experts interviewed by NPR note, that claim is false.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Erroneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share