INEXACT Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

inexact

adjective

ˌi-nig-ˈzakt

Definition of inexact

as in approximate

not precisely correct a thousand is an inexact figure for the number of islands in the St. Lawrence River

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as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true an inexact and misleading statement regarding the number of combat casualties

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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 See All Example Sentences for inexact

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexact

Adjective

This phone doesn’t have the wide frame of the new Z Fold 8, instead matching the approximate size and shape of the company’s last few tablet-style foldables.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeters in black.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of approximate

Adjective

However, the rollout of these changes is marred by application glitches, payment calculation errors, erroneous delinquency notices, and massive backlogs for loan forgiveness programs.

— Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The source said the Post’s report that such a conversation had been arranged was erroneous.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of erroneous

Adjective

These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
His quarterback, Kurtis Rourke, didn’t have the best placement to start Thursday’s game, but Stribling came down with all but one inaccurate throw.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaccurate

Adjective

When requirements are unclear, AI may make incorrect assumptions that compound over multiple iterations.

— Son Nguyen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The senators also noted that grants were canceled out of the blue with form letters, which had contradictory explanations and incorrect citations.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of incorrect

Adjective

Because if the Protocol upends the REC market with precisely imprecise requirements almost no one is ready to meet, investors will be able to compute the hit to companies’ bottom line.

— Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
While the budget itself is an imprecise source of financial information, its addenda provide troves of useful data for those savvy enough to find them.

— Dan Walters, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of imprecise

Adjective

The company’s investment in the hedge fund, as well as wrong-way bets in Asian equity markets, drove part of the losses, said the person, who asked not to be identified citing private details.

— Katherine Doherty, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Maybe in this new era, more things will go right than wrong for the Mets.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026