error

[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /

NOUN

mistake; wrong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunder failure fault flaw glitch inaccuracy lapse miscalculation miscue misdeed mismanagement misstep misunderstanding offense omission sin transgression wrongdoing

STRONG

X absurdity boner boo-boo delinquency delusion deviation erratum fall fallacy falsehood falsity goof howler misapprehension misconception miss oversight screamer slight slip solecism stumble trespass untruth

WEAK

bad job faux pas misbelief misjudgment screwup slipup

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy achievement behavior correctness obedience perfection right strength success

STRONG

certainty fact honesty reality surety truth

WEAK

correction validity

Example Sentences

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But its sophistication masks the fact that it’s a more seductive version of the same error.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The judge’s error was straightforward: He treated an AI model like a person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

This allows the system to plan more effectively and avoid unnecessary trial and error.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Truffert's challenge was checked and cleared by the VAR, Craig Pawson, who decided there was no clear and obvious error.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The secret of Golomb’s success is that he has decided to fight the Warren Harding error.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell