Definitions

inaccurate

[in-ak-yer-it] / ɪnˈæk yər ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

erroneous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defective false faulty imprecise incorrect mistaken unreliable untrue wrong

WEAK

all wet careless counterfactual discrepant doesn't wash fallacious in error inexact off off base out specious unfaithful unsound way-off wide wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accurate correct honest just perfect precise reliable right sound true

Example Sentences

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Two of them feature the word “Original” under their marquees, even though that’s historically inaccurate — Hackbarth opened the first Del Taco in the nearby town of Yermo in 1964.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Using ideas from distributed cognition theory, the study explored cases in which AI systems reinforced and expanded users' inaccurate beliefs during ongoing conversations.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

They also noted repeated instances where Scott-Wright had made inaccurate medical claims.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It would be inaccurate to say quantum companies are racing to go public.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

There were many wild and inaccurate stories about my experiences underground.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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