Synonyms of erroneous

erroneous

adjective

i-ˈrō-nē-əs 

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

• inaccurate
• incorrect
• wrong
• false
• misleading
• invalid
• untrue
• distorted
• untruthful
• inexact
• unsound
• off
• deceptive
• off base
• fraudulent
• spurious
• specious
• fictitious
• fallacious
• illusory
• counterfactual
• delusive
• mendacious
• deceitful
• dishonest
• delusory
• invented
• unproven
• awry
• unconfirmed
• lying
• amiss
• untested
• askew
• fabricated
• made-up
• trumped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correct
• accurate
• proper
• true
• valid
• right
• factual
• exact
• precise
• sound
• confirmed
• demonstrated
• established
• errorless
• veracious
• perfect
• tested
• proven
• impeccable
• flawless
• faultless
• letter-perfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of erroneous

The lawsuit alleges that South Dakota’s rollout of the proof-of-citizenship requirement has disqualified eligible voters over erroneous minutiae and failed to offer them a realistic shot at fixing problems with their registration application. — John Hult, States Newsroom, 28 Aug. 2026

Towers told ProPublica that the audit had reached erroneous conclusions, that the auditors did not give him the opportunity to fully defend his work and that the journal’s willingness to stand by the study is proof that his research is sound. — Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026

For example, antiquarian scholars introduced the erroneous notion that druids built stone circles—most notably Stonehenge—for their ceremonies, an idea that became embedded in the popular imagination during the 18th century. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

The erroneous reports prompted Katsina United to release another statement confirming Ozor’s death. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026