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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CalMac suspects it was due to incorrect oil levels and an electrical fault which have now been addressed.
From BBC
“For even longer, Bill has been influencing American discourse — one politically incorrect joke at a time.”
From Los Angeles Times
One area of improvement has been incorrect VAR reviews, which have fallen from four to three.
From BBC
The OECD's outlook aims to give a guide to what is most likely to happen in the future, but forecasts can be incorrect and do change given the many factors that affect economic growth.
From BBC
The unpredictability of campaigns means that conventional wisdom about frontrunners and inevitability frequently proves incorrect.
From Los Angeles Times
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