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

Instead, Denver retained possession and capitalized on the erroneous call to win. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Generally, the courts are limited in overruling regulatory agencies unless a ruling was clearly erroneous. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

If operations are fragmented, AI simply helps to produce inconsistent and erroneous work faster. — Farzana Abdulhusein, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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