incorrectly

adverb

Definition of incorrectlynext
as in mistakenly
in a mistaken or inappropriate way you incorrectly identified the part of speech of one of the words in the sentence

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Recent Examples of incorrectly In 2021, then-F1 race director Michael Masi incorrectly applied the rules around such a situation and did not let all lapped runners overtake. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Mistakes to Avoid While baking soda is an effective way to kill stubborn garden weeds, using this technique incorrectly can hurt your garden instead of help it. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Common slip-ups in Japan include talking loudly in public, tipping, and using chopsticks incorrectly. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 In 1785, astronomer William Herschel set about mapping our galaxy, correctly determining the disk-like shape of the Milky Way but incorrectly placing the solar system at its heart. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026 An earlier version of this story incorrectly described ongoing changes at Nashville international Airport. — Joel Rose, NPR, 1 July 2026 Installation quality matters Even the most efficient air conditioner can underperform if it's installed incorrectly, and improper sizing is one of the biggest issues. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026 In some situations, trimming incorrectly can damage the plant or create a bigger dispute. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 Complicated money matters, emotional entanglements or the fear of choosing incorrectly could cloud your judgment today. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrectly
  1. mistakenly
  2. erroneously
  3. inaccurately
  4. inappropriately
Adverb
  • Owens has noted that many people, including Pasadena natives, mistakenly point to Armand Hammer’s former estate on the same street, which burned down in 2005, as the Batman house.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Perhaps only one runner would have been on base — Tatis, via a pitch off his backside — but Cabrera mistakenly threw to second after looking Tatis back to second on Merrill’s tapper back to the mound.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of mistakenly
Adverb
  • That’s the word that NPR Editor in Chief Thomas Evans used to describe why, today, the outlet erroneously published a report by the veteran Supreme Court reporter Nina Totenberg that Justice Samuel Alito had retired.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026
  • Verstappen's crash at the final pair of corners brought out yellow flags, which Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli erroneously thought were double-waved yellow flags and aborted his lap.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of erroneously
Adverb
  • However, his premise inaccurately assesses blame.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • An earlier version of this story inaccurately reported Brenda Bergeron as the deputy commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Homeland Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
Definition of inaccurately
Adverb
  • The governor’s office inappropriately used $421,822 meant for their own office to subsidize other agencies.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Vought’s moves also raise the risk of corruption and outside groups inappropriately influencing funding decisions.
    — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 27 June 2026
Definition of inappropriately

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“Incorrectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrectly. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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