Synonyms of errors

errors

noun

plural of error

1

as in mistakes

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

a report on the earthquake contained several unfortunate errors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistakes
• blunders
• inaccuracies
• faults
• miscues
• fumbles
• missteps
• trips
• flubs
• stumbles
• goofs
• gaffes
• oversights
• screwups
• lapses
• bricks
• slipups
• bobbles
• gaffs
• clangers
• clinkers
• boobs
• slips
• fluffs
• boo-boos
• misunderstandings
• bloopers
• pratfalls
• snafus
• misstatements
• howlers
• misinterpretations
• misconceptions
• miscalculations
• misjudgments
• misreadings
• misconstructions
• misimpressions
• misapprehensions
• boners
• foul-ups
• misdescriptions
• bloomers
• miscomprehensions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracies
• precisions
• exactitudes
• perfections
• infallibilities
• inerrancies

2

as in crimes

a breaking of a moral or legal code

we have all committed errors in our lives and strayed from the path of righteousness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crimes
• violations
• sins
• felonies
• wrongdoings
• misdeeds
• debts
• transgressions
• trespasses
• offenses
• misdoings
• malefactions
• breaches
• corruptions
• lawbreakings
• faults
• infringements
• hate crimes
• foibles
• misconducts
• bias crimes
• misdemeanors
• abuses
• misfeasances
• immoralities
• peccadilloes
• depravities
• illegalities
• vices
• iniquities
• debaucheries
• criminalities
• falls
• breaks
• downfalls
• descents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocences
• noncrimes
• impeccabilities
• virtues
• moralities
• irreproachabilities

3

as in delusions

a false idea or belief

the story only spread the error by repeating the misinterpreted statistics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delusions
• myths
• illusions
• misconceptions
• superstitions
• misunderstandings
• fallacies
• falsehoods
• untruths
• hallucinations
• falsities
• misbeliefs
• distortions
• inaccuracies
• pretenses
• old wives' tales
• misinterpretations
• misjudgments
• lies
• misstatements
• misperceptions
• fictions
• misrepresentations
• tales
• factoids
• misapprehensions
• misinformation
• stories
• sophisms
• sophistries
• miscomprehensions
• misreports
• fibs
• half-truths
• misknowledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truths
• verities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of errors

The 29-year-old has made high-profile errors in previous competitions, notably letting a back-pass slip under his foot against Croatia at Euro 2020. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026

For nearly three decades, employers relied on guidance distinguishing technical Form I-9 errors, which could often be corrected during an inspection, from substantive violations that could result in penalties. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Pay attention to ones like errors 8 and 11, which mean the vacuum motor isn’t working right, or errors 15 and 25, which mean something is wrong with the circuit board. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Sanders noted that the president’s proclamation, which imposed a partial travel ban on holders of Antigua and Barbuda passports, contained several factual errors. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

The backs also were more accurate while Ireland was harried into errors in the first half. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

In 2023, fewer than 2% of grievances filed in federal prisons were approved, with most rejected for procedural errors or closed for other reasons. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 July 2026

Sinner produced 58 winners to Zverev’s 49 and had only 25 unforced errors to Zverev’s 45. — Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

The Diamondbacks took advantage of the Dodgers’ bullpen game — and three defensive errors. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026