1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of incorrect
But the statement that the same law firm represented the school in defending the player is incorrect.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Court records show that Mercer investigated the incidents and reported the incorrect contract billings to the government.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
There are some widely held, but incorrect views about the program as well.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 July 2025
Front-End Revenue Cycle Incomplete and incorrect data collection at the front end of the revenue cycle process, such as pre-registration and patient registration, has a significant impact on the finances, leading to claim denials and errors in patient eligibility.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Court records show that Mercer investigated the incidents and reported the incorrect contract billings to the government.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
There are some widely held, but incorrect views about the program as well.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 July 2025
Front-End Revenue Cycle Incomplete and incorrect data collection at the front end of the revenue cycle process, such as pre-registration and patient registration, has a significant impact on the finances, leading to claim denials and errors in patient eligibility.
—David Chou, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
Adjective
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There is nothing wrong with having adapted in this way.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For instance, Putignano says there’s nothing wrong with expecting a teen to clean their room, just as your parents expected of you.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Once the encounter was posted online, internet sleuths quickly detected the identity of the duo, and the encounter was deemed particularly inappropriate given Byron is married.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Schneider has denied allegations of inappropriate behavior and toxicity on set.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The latest erroneous metaphor is that our brains are like AI systems.—
Iddo Gefen,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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The amount a state owes would be based on a formula set by the percentage of erroneous payments reported each year.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The county inspector general, in a December 2021 report, found mismanagement in the district and improper payments made to district trustees.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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His attorneys are now seeking access to information from prosecutors and from Mangione's insurer, Aetna, arguing the subpoena was improper.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The two have had to step carefully during their tenure together, with McAfee once criticizing a top ESPN executive on air, and allowing one guest, Aaron Rodgers, to make inaccurate claims about coronavirus vaccines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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However, according to Rider-Stokes, this finding could be based on inaccurate estimates, making a conclusive assessment unlikely.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Intermittent fasting, for example, may be unsuitable for people with pre-existing conditions or irritable bowel syndrome.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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While effective in commercial spheres, this approach to AI, which often involves a disregard for data privacy, is viewed as unsuitable for Washington.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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That's become a new line of attack for the Trump administration, which is already unhappy with the Fed for not moving more aggressively to lower interest rates.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Speculation is that Ferrari is unhappy with Vasseur's performance, although these rumors have been shut down by Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The rise of e-commerce, particularly Amazon, led to widespread belief that traditional big-box retailers would become irrelevant dinosaurs.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The judge ruled that evolution’s validity was irrelevant.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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