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
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Recent Examples of erroneous
This act interferes greatly with local departments of planning and development for erroneous climate protocols enacted by Ronald Regan.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In banking, an erroneous decision affects a transaction.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Who never bothered to delete the erroneous post.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Then, in 2005, the Texas First Court of Appeals overturned Yates’ conviction after finding the forensic psychiatrist who testified for the prosecution gave erroneous testimony that may have prejudiced the jury.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In banking, an erroneous decision affects a transaction.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Who never bothered to delete the erroneous post.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Then, in 2005, the Texas First Court of Appeals overturned Yates’ conviction after finding the forensic psychiatrist who testified for the prosecution gave erroneous testimony that may have prejudiced the jury.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erroneous
Adjective
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Many point to the lack of human understanding as a major concern, along with fears about inaccurate advice and privacy.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Not all examples are this extreme, but literal translation without context can produce wildly inaccurate meaning.—
Ryan Kolln,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Flip-flops are widely believed to be a poor pick for arch support—but the Clarks Breeze Sea Sandals prove that notion incorrect.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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In addition to the incorrect name and state, the apology poster’s profile photo bore no resemblance to Crosby’s actual ex-husband.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Black and white, right and wrong, cut and dried.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Angels brought a one-run lead into the seventh inning, and then just about everything went wrong in a seven-run inning that sent them to an 8-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Today, rumors circulating on social media in the DRC include false claims that Ebola is not real, that humanitarian workers are descending on the area solely for their own profit and that aid groups are withholding the best care available.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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In January, Roberts pleaded guilty to making a false statement for employment and one count of unlawfully possessing a firearm while being in the country illegally.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Erroneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erroneous. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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