Synonyms of inaccuracy

inaccuracy

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē 

as in mistake

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy

an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mistake
• error
• blunder
• flub
• miscue
• misstep
• fumble
• gaffe
• fault
• lapse
• brick
• stumble
• goof
• trip
• clanger
• screwup
• oversight
• gaff
• slipup
• bobble
• fluff
• slip
• boob
• clinker
• misunderstanding
• boo-boo
• misinterpretation
• blooper
• misstatement
• howler
• miscalculation
• misconception
• snafu
• pratfall
• misconstruction
• misjudgment
• misreading
• bloomer
• misdescription
• miscomprehension
• misimpression
• misapprehension
• boner
• foul-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accuracy
• precision
• correctness
• exactness
• exactitude
• strictness
• preciseness
• perfection
• infallibility
• inerrancy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inaccuracy

Gilbert went on to list some of those inaccuracies, including characters’ ages and the locations where events take place in both shows. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

There were a few inaccuracies delivered that left Boomer Cubs fans shaking their heads. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Dhillon then began demanding voter rolls from the states to check the names for citizenship and inaccuracies such as people who moved or died. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Nolan is in hot water for many of his decisions in the making of the film, including casting choices, historical inaccuracies throughout and use of modern dialogue. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026