1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in approximate
not precisely correct
the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inaccurate
Simple issues—such as unwashed hands, test strip problems, or incorrect meter use—can sometimes lead to inaccurate results.
—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
Any representation to the contrary to his board or otherwise would be inaccurate.
—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel — the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible.
—
Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In the 28 years since Duncan’s trial, nine other prisoners have been set free after being convicted in part on inaccurate evidence given by West and Hayne.
—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inaccurate
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
Any representation to the contrary to his board or otherwise would be inaccurate.
—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel — the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible.
—
Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
In the 28 years since Duncan’s trial, nine other prisoners have been set free after being convicted in part on inaccurate evidence given by West and Hayne.
—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inaccurate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccurate
Adjective
-
In addition, the trial judge gave the jury erroneous instructions, the appeals court ruled.
-
But such fine evidence of the erroneous human touch in the publishing process is, of course, cherished by collectors of this day.
Adjective
-
That’s the approximate number of children whom Trump’s order would have impacted each year, according to the Migration Policy Institute and Penn State’s Population Research Institute.
-
Burk said the new field will have an approximate 70%-30% sand-to-rubber mix on top of the turf.
Adjective
-
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.
-
At the same time, The New York Times reported that Google’s AI Overviews produced incorrect answers roughly one in 10 times.
Adjective
-
The previous name, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is imprecise and confusing to patients, families and physicians.
-
With all these features and a unique design that eliminates all the rattling and imprecise grips of conventional wrenches, this tool could find frequent use in your workshop.
Adjective
-
Critics, and even some supporters, said Soto-Martínez was making his move at the wrong time.
-
That could always be wrong, of course, but at least that’s the garage talk heading into the weekend.
Cite this Entry
“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccurate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
