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
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the opening year of North County Fair.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the recall notice, if the decoration's wires are connected incorrectly, the current-limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
An earlier version incorrectly stated that Clayface will open in April.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Watering for too long, at the wrong time of day, or incorrectly costs money and wastes a precious resource.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
These effects of past trauma can be easily confused with hyperactivity and inattention, classic signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and children may incorrectly receive this diagnosis if caregivers and doctors do not realize the effects of trauma on development.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Azamat Murzakanov won the co-main event.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Here’s how to tell if your wall clock is hung incorrectly—and how to fix it.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
An article published April 7 incorrectly attributed a statement to former KRON4 reporter Maureen Kelly.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the recall notice, if the decoration's wires are connected incorrectly, the current-limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
An earlier version incorrectly stated that Clayface will open in April.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Watering for too long, at the wrong time of day, or incorrectly costs money and wastes a precious resource.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
These effects of past trauma can be easily confused with hyperactivity and inattention, classic signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and children may incorrectly receive this diagnosis if caregivers and doctors do not realize the effects of trauma on development.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Azamat Murzakanov won the co-main event.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Here’s how to tell if your wall clock is hung incorrectly—and how to fix it.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
An article published April 7 incorrectly attributed a statement to former KRON4 reporter Maureen Kelly.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrectly
Adverb
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In a January issue of the newsletter, Mediaite mistakenly attributed a statistic from Press Gazette to Niemanlab.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Many mistakenly believe Medicare will cover long-term care costs.—
Aimee DeCamillo,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That forecast, Braun said, erroneously based on tariff impacts, has changed for the better.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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His attorney accused the child actors’ parents of seeking financial gain and erroneously blaming Busfield when the boys weren’t brought back for the final season of the show.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In 2024, Abbott recalled several lots of Libre 3 sensors due to inaccurately high readings.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump was inaccurately describing federal data.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The board’s responsibilities were diminished in 2017, after news reports revealed questionable financial practices and an audit found board members inappropriately intervened in the agency’s daily operations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her office confirmed the program was funded by the city, but said the nonprofit was using the funds inappropriately.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incorrectly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrectly. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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