INACCURACY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

inaccuracy

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē

Definition of inaccuracy

as in mistake

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report

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Recent Examples of inaccuracy Torres’ inaccuracy in front of goal has even spawned countless memes on Spanish-speaking social media from frustrated fans and amused neutrals. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2026 For a time, his family would track the inaccuracies, said Magloire, who admits to having no memory of those days, though the story was repeatedly told to him by his parents over the years. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 For one, the data was self-reported, which can introduce inaccuracies. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inaccuracy

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Noun

Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
The scribe carefully inscribed each line with a quill made from a goose feather, while their other hand wielded an erasing knife used to sharpen the quill and scrape away any mistakes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

The Rangers never found themselves in the game from the start, after opening with an error between infielders Nicky Lopez and Jake Burger that allowed the Astros’ Jeremy Pina to reach first before Yordan Alvarez followed up with a home run.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
The Diamondbacks took advantage of the Dodgers’ bullpen game — and three defensive errors.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of error

Noun

Many of the Round of 16 matches have been tight, and a defensive blunder or a goalkeeper howler could change the course of a game.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Goalkeeper Matt Freese’s costly blunder in the 57th minute was an embarrassment that gifted the Belgians a third goal to all but seal the elimination loss.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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