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as in wrong
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday
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2
as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony
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3
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement
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Recent Examples of incorrect
The documentary contained many inaccuracies, incorrect juxtapositions of timelines, and misstatements and omissions of fact — perhaps deliberate to capture their ‘truth,’ perhaps due to simple error.
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Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
On top of slowing down their workflows, sales reps can often make mistakes throughout this process, which would result in the CRM system having incorrect data.
—Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The incorrect claim that Ukraine somehow started the war has long been repeated by the Kremlin and its supporters.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Many of those who have lost insurance missed form deadlines or had an incorrect address, while others no longer met the eligibility criteria.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
On top of slowing down their workflows, sales reps can often make mistakes throughout this process, which would result in the CRM system having incorrect data.
—Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The incorrect claim that Ukraine somehow started the war has long been repeated by the Kremlin and its supporters.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Many of those who have lost insurance missed form deadlines or had an incorrect address, while others no longer met the eligibility criteria.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorrect
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This reveals Wrexham have still been creating more than the opposition, suggesting there wasn’t a lot wrong and that an upturn in individual form, as happened at Mansfield with the back three, will bring the necessary results to stay in the promotion hunt.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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According to the Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted between February 12 and 18, 53 percent of Americans believed the economy was on the wrong track, up from 43 percent in the organizations' January 24 to 26 poll.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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While booting a car may be an appropriate remedy to curb parking violations, booting a car that also immobilizes other non-offending vehicles is inappropriate.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Doing so discourages inappropriate behavior with clear sanctions that are duly communicated to the entire organization, while good behavior is rewarded.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s focus on the false narrative that Politico received USAID funds follows an erroneous claim by Kyle Becker, a conservative political commentator, on Wednesday.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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If the cost looks erroneous, please email content@bayareanewsgroup.com for more information.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Like the House bill, its text has not yet been released. DEA hearings on the rescheduling proposal have been delayed by at least three months due to appeals from pro-reform witnesses claiming improper communications between the DEA and certain opponents.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Maybe the most contentious issue ever to divide these two camps is whether or not to replace notoriously inaccurate human home plate umpires with less fallible machines.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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Daily Trust issued a formal apology and accepted the commission’s verdict, which stated that parts of the story were inaccurate and fell short of Nigeria’s journalistic standards.—
Damisola Sulaiman,
The Dial,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So, with the names in play unsuitable, and no speed merchants on the trade block, does Oilers GM Stan Bowman pivot to another player type?—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The following year, regulators ruled that the company was unsuitable to operate its casinos in Sydney and Queensland, placing them under government supervision.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Many previous Trump advisers, including Mr. Bolton, have tried to contain Mr. Trump, with unhappy results.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Among those unhappy with SDA were high-ranking officers in Space Force who believed it should be run by Space Systems Command, the main body within the service that develops satellites and other space systems, a former senior Air Force official told Forbes.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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All that’s missing from this run for Sampson is a national title, but whether that comes or not, this is a legendary stretch at a school that was a has-been, irrelevant in the sport with no sign of hope.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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That's a day where those two objects are completely irrelevant.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorrect. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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