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

So, for 40 years we have had an incorrect view of what Uranus and its five largest moons are normally like, according to Dr William Dunn of University College London.

From BBC

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

From BBC

External accountants EY were called to investigate further and found what they described as "systemic cultural failings" in the finance team where staff were said to have made "deliberate" incorrect entries into accounts.

From BBC

“Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children. Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information,” said the manufacturer.

From Los Angeles Times

Poppyscotland, which raises money to support armed forces north of the border, also said it would be "botanically incorrect" to add a leaf.

From BBC

Related Words

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