inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət 

-k(ə-)rət

: not accurate : faulty

inaccurate information

inaccurately

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət-lē 

-k(ə-)rət-

-kyərt-

adverb

Synonyms

• erroneous
• false
• incorrect
• inexact
• invalid
• off
• unsound
• untrue
• untruthful
• wrong

Examples of inaccurate in a Sentence

he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs

the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes

Recent Examples on the Web

Implementing controls to reign in its AI agents’ behavior that can initiate incorrect orders, offer bad advice or generate inaccurate research. —Gene Marks, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

But to say that each team’s problems are entirely talent-and-bad-luck issues would be inaccurate in our view. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025

An agency spokesperson said the family’s account was inaccurate but declined to provide specifics. —Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2025

In response, Claggett posted her own statement on Instagram, claiming Mackenzie's statements were inaccurate. —Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inaccurate

• accurate

Kids Definition

inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rət 

: not accurate : not correct or exact

inaccurate information

inaccurately adverb