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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Friday’s newsletter incorrectly referred to the firm as VP Ventures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The researchers' 2024 research concluded that textbooks had been describing this effect incorrectly for almost 100 years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The mistake cost Boston the game and even though Everett took ownership of the error, many incorrectly blamed Pride’s inability to hear his teammate calling for the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
It also incorrectly stated that there was no outstanding evidence and no other witnesses in the case.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
All of his inquiries were answered incorrectly or not at all.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
