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

Jay Stahl This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. —Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025

That’s not only because of the obvious inaccuracy of having scenes set in Azerbaijan or Russia with characters speaking in fluent English, but because this contributes to the stiltedness of the performances. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025

Fueled by his long-standing feud with California’s leadership, particularly Governor Gavin Newsom, Trump defends the decision on social media with inaccuracies about California’s policies and FEMA funding. —Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

Immediately after it was introduced, the product came under scrutiny for historical inaccuracies discovered by users. —Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025

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