incorrect
Americanadjective
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not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong.
an incorrect statement.
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improper, unbecoming, or inappropriate.
incorrect behavior; incorrect attire.
- Synonyms:
- unsuitable
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not correct in form, use, or manner.
an incorrect copy.
- Synonyms:
- faulty
adjective
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false; wrong
an incorrect calculation
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not fitting or proper
incorrect behaviour
Other Word Forms
- incorrectly adverb
- incorrectness noun
Etymology
Origin of incorrect
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin incorrectus “not corrected”; equivalent to in- 3 + correct
Example Sentences
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People believe what they desire, and they remember correct answers more than incorrect ones.
From Literature
Binance said none of its employees logged into Blessed’s account, and the claim relied on “incorrect investigation records,” adding that, “Any suggestion that Blessed Trust was operated, directed, or controlled by Binance is false.”
She also said allegations suggesting long-term financial mismanagement were incorrect.
From Los Angeles Times
An incorrect claim can trigger penalties and recoveries and so "the India–EU FTA will pay off only if its Rules of Origin are properly understood and applied".
From BBC
He initially tried to explain the incorrect date by claiming someone had misread his handwriting.
From BBC
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