incorrect

[ in-kuh-rekt ]

adjective

1. not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong:

   an incorrect statement.

   Synonyms: untrue, inexact, erroneous

2. improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate:

   incorrect behavior; incorrect attire.

   Synonyms: unsuitable

3. not correct in form, use, or manner:

   an incorrect copy.

   Synonyms: faulty

incorrect

/ ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt /

adjective

1. false; wrong

   an incorrect calculation

2. not fitting or proper

   incorrect behaviour

Derived Forms

• ˌincorˈrectness, noun
• ˌincorˈrectly, adverb

Other Words From

• incor·rectly adverb
• incor·rectness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of incorrect¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin incorrectus “not corrected”; equivalent to in- ³ + correct

Example Sentences

A health board executive member will resign after "deliberate" incorrect accounting was found in her department two years ago.

From BBC

“They still understated Trump vote share consistently, which is as we’ve seen before, and this led to some incorrect ‘calls’ in some states and possibly the nation, depending on where we end up,” Wlezien said.

From Salon

Google and Apple have agreed to amend their audio prompts after a double fatal crash appeared to have been caused by incorrect directions from a sat-nav.

From BBC

Rachael said Lilian had dementia and gave A&E staff incorrect information when she arrived - something she discovered after applying for her grandmother's records after she died.

From BBC

As it has been throughout the Age of Trump and the country’s years-long democracy crisis, the so-called conventional wisdom will likely be proven incorrect.

From Salon

Related Words

• erroneous
• false
• faulty
• flawed
• imprecise
• improper
• inaccurate
• inappropriate
• mistaken
• unreliable
• unsound
• untrue