wide of the mark

Speech parts

1. wide of the mark - Adjective

2. wide of the mark - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

not on target

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Synonyms

wide off the mark out false wrong incorrect mistaken invalid inaccurate erroneous faulty untrue astray fallacious unsound
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Antonyms

right correct exactly appropriate perfect accurate
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Examples

Many men think they're playboys, but they invariably land wide of the mark. Surrounding yourself with champagne, fast friends, and paid escorts is the very definition of the word 'loser.' Graydon Carter

the kick was wide Source: Internet

the arrow was wide of the mark Source: Internet

a claim that was wide of the truth Source: Internet

But reports of a 10-day heatwave with the mercury topping 30C are wide of the mark. Source: Internet

I AM sorry to have to say it, but Ray Fleming's analysis of the Israel/Palestinian problem (Daily Bulletin, Saturday, 3rd June) is very wide of the mark. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

wide inlet wide majority wide of wide of the point wide of the target wide open space