incorrect

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/
US: /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/

  1. Not right or accurate; containing mistakes.

    1. My answer was incorrect.
    2. The information you provided was incorrect, leading to misunderstandings.

  2. Not appropriate or suitable; wrong.

    1. It's incorrect to do that.
    2. His behavior at the party was completely incorrect and unacceptable.

Synonyms

wrong inaccurate erroneous false
incorrect adverb

  1. In an inaccurate or wrong manner.

    1. I spelled the word incorrect.
    2. The machine is operating incorrect due to a software glitch.

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The word "incorrect" in English means: Not right or accurate; containing mistakes., Not appropriate or suitable; wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "incorrect" is /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/ in British English and /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "incorrect": wrong, inaccurate, erroneous, false.

Example usage of "incorrect": "My answer was incorrect.". More examples on the page.