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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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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
Second, the numbers being shared are incorrect and part of an attempt to extort a payment from Discord.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Well, this is actually incorrect, pros say.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
While the Yankees went on to win the game, Berra would continue to argue that the call was incorrect.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
These false results may lead consumers down an incorrect, costly or unnecessary path for treatment.
—Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Well, this is actually incorrect, pros say.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
While the Yankees went on to win the game, Berra would continue to argue that the call was incorrect.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
These false results may lead consumers down an incorrect, costly or unnecessary path for treatment.
—Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
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Watters said letting visitors toss vegetables through the fence could send the wrong message, normalizing the idea of being close enough to feed a bear.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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New York Giants star rookie running back Cam Skattebo was the talk of the NFL world on Sunday for all the wrong reasons after going down with what appears to be a season-ending leg or ankle injury in the team's Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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This means exposing the shoulders, showing too much leg above the knees, or wearing clothing with crude or inappropriate imagery.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Section 5 would've set new terms for challenging material that anyone may find inappropriate, and ultimately vest public local officials with the power to issue a final ruling on the dispute.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bowlin told the Statesman that alert was created by crews working in the area, leading to an erroneous message uploading to the system.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Oct. 2025
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Some were hastily informed that their firings were erroneous, but the experience rattled the CDC, an agency tasked with overseeing the national response to seasonal respiratory illnesses at a time when those illnesses typically spike.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Administrative errors twice led to the mistaken release of murder suspects in May 2022 and in September 2023.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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The damage done by carpet beetles can sometimes be mistaken for moth damage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Edward Kabacinski pleaded no contest to improper possession of a firearm, according to online Macomb County Circuit Court records.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Vance recently urged Americans to call the employers of those who posted improper sentiments about slain activist Charlie Kirk.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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The top issue was inaccurate or misleading results (39%), followed by a lack of context understanding (23%), and biased or inappropriate outputs (8%).—
John Kell,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Aspiration’s financial statements were inaccurate and reflected much higher revenue than the company in fact received, according to prosecutors.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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That wing is usually reserved for prisoners who are considered unsuitable to be kept among the prison’s general population, usually out of fears for their safety.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Financial promotion rules prevent inappropriate marketing to unsuitable investors.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Following Dombrowski’s comments and his belief that Harper is unhappy with his current contract situation, Sherman opened the door to a potential offseason trade that sends Harper elsewhere.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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People who will be sent there include those who let their poor unhappy doggies bark endlessly, those who throw trash on the beach and those who hunt exotic animals for sport.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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