Synonyms of inexact

inexact

adjective

ˌi-nig-ˈzakt 

1

as in approximate

not precisely correct

a thousand is an inexact figure for the number of islands in the St. Lawrence River

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approximate
• inaccurate
• approximative
• imprecise
• incorrect
• erroneous
• flawed
• misleading
• general
• vague
• indefinite
• loose
• uncertain
• squishy
• indistinct
• ballpark
• indeterminate
• undefined
• wrong
• faulty
• questionable
• false
• indefinable
• undetermined
• specious
• distorted
• inconclusive
• dubious
• mistaken
• doubtful
• mushy
• fallacious
• unsettled
• unsupported
• off
• indecisive
• debatable
• disputable
• unsubstantiated
• unconfirmed
• invalidated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accurate
• precise
• exact
• certain
• correct
• positive
• dead-on
• sure
• dead
• true
• valid
• factual
• right
• sound
• unquestionable
• incontestable
• undeniable
• indubitable
• definite
• decisive
• veracious
• defined
• definable
• ultraprecise
• clear-cut
• indisputable
• incontrovertible
• irrefutable
• absolute
• unqualified
• errorless
• confirmed
• determined
• supported
• validated
• established
• substantiated
• corroborated

2

as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true

an inexact and misleading statement regarding the number of combat casualties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erroneous
• inaccurate
• incorrect
• wrong
• false
• misleading
• untrue
• invalid
• untruthful
• unsound
• distorted
• off base
• off
• deceptive
• specious
• counterfactual
• fraudulent
• fictitious
• illusory
• spurious
• fallacious
• delusive
• mendacious
• awry
• deceitful
• unproven
• dishonest
• invented
• delusory
• untested
• amiss
• lying
• unconfirmed
• askew
• fabricated
• made-up
• trumped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accurate
• correct
• exact
• precise
• true
• proper
• right
• valid
• factual
• sound
• demonstrated
• confirmed
• veracious
• errorless
• perfect
• established
• tested
• proven
• impeccable
• flawless
• faultless
• letter-perfect

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inexact

Developing quarterbacks in the NFL always has been an inexact science, with mixed results each season for almost every team. — D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026

This is an inexact process, so the standard approach is to create a group of 20 different upscaled earthquake motions and find the one that best represents the average among the 20. — ArsTechnica, 7 Jan. 2026

Kikuchi and Imai are an inexact comparison. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026

Scheduling is an inexact science, but one that coaches deem nearly as important as coaching and recruiting. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Dec. 2025