Synonyms of inaccurate

inaccurate

adjective

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət 

1

as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true

he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erroneous
• incorrect
• wrong
• false
• misleading
• untrue
• inexact
• untruthful
• distorted
• invalid
• unsound
• deceptive
• off
• off base
• fraudulent
• specious
• fictitious
• spurious
• fallacious
• illusory
• counterfactual
• delusive
• mendacious
• dishonest
• deceitful
• unproven
• awry
• unconfirmed
• invented
• lying
• delusory
• amiss
• untested
• askew
• fabricated
• made-up
• trumped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accurate
• correct
• true
• proper
• valid
• right
• precise
• factual
• exact
• sound
• demonstrated
• confirmed
• established
• perfect
• veracious
• tested
• errorless
• proven
• impeccable
• flawless
• faultless
• letter-perfect

2

as in approximate

not precisely correct

the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approximate
• approximative
• incorrect
• imprecise
• erroneous
• inexact
• misleading
• flawed
• vague
• general
• loose
• squishy
• wrong
• false
• questionable
• uncertain
• mistaken
• ballpark
• faulty
• indistinct
• indefinite
• distorted
• indeterminate
• undefined
• specious
• undetermined
• inconclusive
• fallacious
• indefinable
• dubious
• mushy
• doubtful
• unsubstantiated
• unsettled
• unsupported
• off
• unconfirmed
• indecisive
• disputable
• debatable
• invalidated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accurate
• precise
• exact
• positive
• certain
• correct
• dead
• dead-on
• sure
• true
• factual
• valid
• right
• sound
• unquestionable
• incontestable
• undeniable
• indubitable
• decisive
• definite
• defined
• veracious
• ultraprecise
• indisputable
• definable
• clear-cut
• irrefutable
• incontrovertible
• unqualified
• absolute
• confirmed
• errorless
• supported
• validated
• substantiated
• determined
• established
• corroborated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inaccurate

In a prime-time address this month, the president made sweeping, inaccurate allegations about broad vulnerabilities with voting systems. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

This idea has since been proved largely inaccurate, as heating needs may increase in the morning in the winter, while air conditioning needs can also increase in the late afternoon in the summer. — Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Authorities suggested that an inaccurate passenger list and drug use by the crew might have contributed to the situation. — Reuters, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

In adults, autism diagnoses are inaccurate about 20 percent of the time, even with rigorous tests, Lord said. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026