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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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as in wrongness
the quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting
the alleged incorrectness of the hat she wore to her daughter's wedding mattered only to gossips
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as in unfitness
the quality or state of not being socially proper
the utter incorrectness of the use of such language in a church can scarcely be expressed
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Recent Examples of incorrect
Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
If an umpire calls a pitch a strike that misses the plate but hits that buffer zone, the buffer means he isn’t penalized for an incorrect call.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The brake system warning light on the instrument panel may be the incorrect symbol and color in the recalled vehicles.
—James Powel, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
If a player guesses incorrect groups of words four times, the game ends, and they are defeated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Despite the occasional incorrect answer, Watson ended up winning the $1 million prize, donating its proceeds to charity.
—Elizabeth Stanton, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
If an umpire calls a pitch a strike that misses the plate but hits that buffer zone, the buffer means he isn’t penalized for an incorrect call.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The brake system warning light on the instrument panel may be the incorrect symbol and color in the recalled vehicles.
—James Powel, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
If a player guesses incorrect groups of words four times, the game ends, and they are defeated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
Adjective
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Some would argue that picking a celebrity is the wrong way forward.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Simple and neat solutions are alluring but often wrong.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Originally a producer on the project, he was fired for cause after at least one incident of inappropriate behavior on Runner that included bullying and yelling at crew.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, Abrego Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador was erroneous, the government said.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2025
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There’s a chance the erroneous WinRE error might be a little persistent.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Most of the improper payments in 2022 were due to unintentional mistakes by state workers or households, rather than intentional fraud, according to an analysis of the data by the left-leaning Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Trump claimed the inaccurate poll violated consumer fraud protections; the Register is currently fighting the lawsuit in court.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The impact could be inaccurate diagnoses, which could cost lives and break down trust in the healthcare system.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But regulations that apply to traditional markets are unsuitable for digital native assets like crypto and digital assets.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The vacant land, which was largely unsuitable for agriculture, became an albatross over the next few decades.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Recognizing when jokes mask disrespect is not about becoming overly cautious or humorless, but about ensuring that laughter contributes to connection, rather than corrosion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Our child's protest isn't a sign of disrespect or defiance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kraft had strong leads among some voting groups polled, the poll showed, including Republicans, voters who disapprove of Boston’s sanctuary city status, those unhappy with Boston’s quality of life, and those prioritizing government spending/taxes.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Sonya can be competitive about who is more unhappy.—
Jason Zinoman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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