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incorrect

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1
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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as in improper
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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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 8 Dec. 2022.

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