Synonyms of incorrect

incorrect

adjective

ˌin-kə-ˈrekt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrong
• mistaken
• erroneous
• inaccurate
• confused
• all wet
• full of it
• false
• misled
• misguided
• untrue
• misinformed
• inexact
• deluded
• deceived
• duped
• tricked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correct
• right
• true
• accurate
• exact
• precise
• informed

2

as in inappropriate

not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrong
• inappropriate
• improper
• unsuitable
• unhappy
• irrelevant
• unfit
• unfortunate
• inconsistent
• incongruous
• unacceptable
• out of place
• inapt
• infelicitous
• out of the way
• unseemly
• amiss
• inept
• unbecoming
• indecorous
• bad
• perverse
• untoward
• awkward
• unapt
• inapposite
• graceless
• inapplicable
• incompatible
• naughty
• inopportune
• untimely
• mismatched
• extraneous
• malapropos
• immaterial
• forbidden
• unseasonable
• prohibited
• sinful
• unsatisfactory
• uncongenial
• irrelative
• disallowed
• barred
• blameworthy
• blamable
• censurable
• proscribed
• ungraceful
• outlawed
• gauche
• banned
• misbecoming
• interdicted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correct
• appropriate
• proper
• right
• suitable
• fitting
• meet
• happy
• relevant
• becoming
• applicable
• relative
• timely
• fit
• apt
• fortunate
• opportune
• felicitous
• compatible
• pointed
• decorous
• permitted
• material
• seasonable
• genteel
• harmonious
• authorized
• pat
• adequate
• congenial
• acceptable
• endorsed
• apposite
• satisfactory
• seemly
• approved
• befitting
• supported
• promoted
• licensed
• fine
• allowed
• all right
• kosher
• sanctioned
• OK
• decent
• germane
• respectable
• tolerable
• encouraged
• commendable
• creditable
• apropos
• exemplary
• passable
• balanced
• consonant
• blameless
• irreproachable
• abetted
• congruous
• companionate

3

as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true

an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incorrect

The version of this recipe that appeared in our November 2026 print issue has the incorrect bake time listed. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Also, the incorrect assumption among those who either are ignorant of the real economic realities or just don’t care and just want to pander to their own districts. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

McVay said the goal was not to determine if the call was correct or incorrect, but to get feedback that could help coaches educate and educate players. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

But predictions that the Islamic Republic would collapse proved incorrect. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026