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as in wrong
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday
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2
as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement
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Recent Examples of incorrect
The incorrect packaging does not list wheat and soy ingredients on the product label or alert consumers to the allergens.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
The email Stacy received originally had incorrect pricing meant for Canadian users.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
One persistent issue is hallucinations, where the AI fabricates information that may seem plausible but is factually incorrect.
—Sameer Ather, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Directors Guild of America has advised its members that the WGA’s position is incorrect, and that they may be contractually obligated to perform such activities during a strike.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
The email Stacy received originally had incorrect pricing meant for Canadian users.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
One persistent issue is hallucinations, where the AI fabricates information that may seem plausible but is factually incorrect.
—Sameer Ather, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Directors Guild of America has advised its members that the WGA’s position is incorrect, and that they may be contractually obligated to perform such activities during a strike.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
Adjective
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But subversion at the expense of any agency or enjoyment makes for the wrong kind of friction in an experience like this.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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One wrong step sent Luhn hurtling down the side of the mountain.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid anything offensive, violent or inappropriate.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the video, Adams accuses the man of being inappropriate with a minor on Grindr, a LGBTQ+ dating and social networking app where the minimum age to make an account is 18.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The examples and notes in question were and are erroneous and inconsistent with our policies, and have been removed.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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About 60 of those were licensed using the erroneous measurement system, mostly in New York City, plus around another 40 that have licenses but are yet to open their doors.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimated that in 2024, improper reimbursements exceeded $54 billion for Medicare (nearly 60% in traditional Medicare) and $31 billion for Medicaid.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Several foods including shell pasta and chicken stock were improper cooled, and cooked chicken was placed below raw fish and work in the walk-in.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Israel rejected the findings, calling them biased and inaccurate and accusing Hamas of stealing aid.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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In its public posting of their offer, the teachers union said the school board has impeded progress of negotiations and spread inaccurate information about the union’s proposal.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trump turned instead to the Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, a flagrantly unsuitable choice; Trump’s private lawyer, Boris Epshteyn, encouraged the selection.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Inadequate performance or products unsuitable for retirement plans can open them to legal ramifications.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And a surprising amount of grace from staff who, although unhappy with the changes, felt respected.—
Taazima Kala,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Heat, at the time, wanted to dump Lowry — who was unhappy about his diminished role — and believed Rozier would give Miami an offensive infusion.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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So, the question is: if it is known that people are bound to make errors, can humans build systems that make those irrelevant?—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hermes stress that their technology is in the remote launch and control of drones, and the platform is irrelevant to them.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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