in·cor·rect
ˌin-kə-ˈrekt 
1
a
: not true : wrong
incorrect answers
b
: inaccurate, faulty
an incorrect transcription
incorrect grammar/spelling/usage
2
: unbecoming, improper
incorrect behavior
3
obsolete
: not corrected or chastened
Examples of incorrect in a Sentence
Adjective
The doctor's diagnosis was incorrect.
The story in the newspaper is incorrect.
The restaurant considers jeans and T-shirts incorrect attire for dinner.
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Adjective
Relying on outdated or incorrect information can make or break a decision to go abroad.
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Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
According to the Chancellor’s office, Merz’s post was a due to a communications error resulting in the incorrect social media post had been sent.
—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
—
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The puzzle, however, rewards incorrect answers, such as 2 + 2 = 5.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorrect. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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incorrect
adjective
in·cor·rect
ˌin-kə-ˈrekt
: not correct: as
a
: inaccurate, faulty
an incorrect copy
b
: not true : wrong
an incorrect answer
c
: not proper
incorrect behavior
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