inaccurate

Adjective

Meaning

Not accurate; not according to truth; inexact; incorrect; erroneous; as, in inaccurate man, narration, copy, judgment, calculation, etc.

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Synonyms

incorrect wrong imperfect erroneous faulty defective inexact off general wide slipshod bad false uncertain loose

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Antonyms

accurate orthodox boy scout salah Salim right

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Phrases with the word

be inaccurate inaccurate timing inaccurate name inaccurate term more inaccurate inaccurate information

Examples

an inaccurate translation Source: Internet

the thermometer is inaccurate Source: Internet

According to him, the global agency’s report on the crisis was inaccurate, misplacing facts and wrong in most cases. Source: Internet

A 1986 expedition led by George Wallerstein citation made an inaccurate measurement incorrectly showing that K2 was taller than Mount Everest, and therefore the tallest mountain in the world. Source: Internet

According to some biblical scholars, the findings at Nag Hammadi have shown Irenaeus' description of Gnosticism to be largely inaccurate and polemic in nature. Source: Internet

According to the ODNB, "he reputedly originated the line that gave rise to the now mythical if inaccurate 'Me Tarzan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

inaccordant inaccrochable inaccuracy inaccurate copy inaccurate designation inaccurate information