incorrect
adjective
not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong.
incorrectly
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a word derived from
incorrect.
Example Sentences
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The study, which examined eight models, also found that chatbots answered questions about voting logistics incorrectly more often than questions about candidates.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
The mission of the poll monitors is to answer voters’ procedural questions, ensure no one is incorrectly turned away from voting and provide a friendly nonpartisan face — “be a peaceful presence,” Moore said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Meta’s Capital-Expenditure Plans Disappoint AI Investors — Market Talk,” at 0950 GMT, incorrectly said the high end was $140 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Many people incorrectly interpret the width of the cone as an indication of a storm's physical size, rather than understanding what the graphic is intended to communicate about the uncertainty in its projected track.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
Neither Sunny Brook nor Riverview answered a single question incorrectly.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
