inaccuracy

noun

in·​ac·​cu·​ra·​cy (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē 

-k(ə-)rə-sē

plural inaccuracies

1

: the quality or state of being inaccurate

2

: mistake, error

Synonyms

• blunder
• bobble
• boo-boo
• boob [British]
• brick
• clanger [British]
• clinker
• error
• fault
• flub
• fluff
• fumble
• gaff
• gaffe
• goof
• lapse
• miscue
• misstep
• mistake
• oversight
• screwup
• slip
• slipup
• stumble
• trip

Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence

I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.

The text is filled with inaccuracies.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hauser, the 3-point ace who endured long stretched of brutal inaccuracy this postseason, sank another three a minute into the second quarter. —Zack Cox, Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2024

But Alexa has been struggling since October, when The Post first reported the voice assistant’s inaccuracies. —Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 16 June 2024

Individuals can also request credit reports and review them for any inaccuracies. —Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024

FitzGerald’s column also pushed back against the historical inaccuracies accusations against the film, by suggesting that Michael Collins captured the mood and spirit of the time. —Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inaccuracy

noun

in·​ac·​cu·​ra·​cy (ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē 

plural inaccuracies

1

: the quality or state of being inaccurate

2

: error sense 1b, mistake