Incorrectly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌin-kə-ˈrekt/ in·cor·rect

Meaning & Definition of Incorrectly

Incorrectly (adjective)

  1. not true, wrong
  2. inaccurate, faulty
  3. unbecoming, improper

Incorrectly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a mistaken or inappropriate way

    "you incorrectly identified the part of speech of one of the words in the sentence"

    similar: amiss, erroneously, faultily, improperly, inaccurately, inappropriately, inaptly, mistakenly, unsuitably, wrongly
    related: misguidedly, fallibly, imperfectly, extraneously, irrelevantly, meaninglessly, pointlessly, senselessly, inadequately, insufficiently, undesirably, unsatisfactorily, foolishly, unwisely
    opposite: appropriately, aptly, correctly, fittingly, properly, right, rightly, suitably, well
    near: infallibly, perfectly, germanely, meaningfully, pertinently, relevantly, sensibly, acceptably, adequately, satisfactorily, sufficiently, prudently, sagely, wisely

Related Entry: Incorrect (adjective)

Incorrect is a different word from Incorrectly. The synonyms below are for incorrect, not for incorrectly.

  1. having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts

    "you're incorrect about the date of the final exam—it's next Tuesday, not Wednesday"

    similar: mistaken, wrong, all wet, full of it
    related: confused, misguided, misinformed, misled, erroneous, false, inaccurate, inexact, untrue, deceived, deluded, duped, tricked
    opposite: correct, right
    near: informed, accurate, exact, precise, true

  2. not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

    "chose the incorrect military uniform for the treaty ceremony"

    similar: amiss, graceless, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, incongruous, indecorous, inept, infelicitous, malapropos, perverse, unapt, unbecoming, unfit, unhappy, unseemly, unsuitable, untoward, wrong, out of place, out of the way
    related: inopportune, unfortunate, unseasonable, untimely, extraneous, immaterial, inapplicable, irrelative, irrelevant, misbecoming, mismatched, incompatible, inconsistent, uncongenial, bad, naughty, sinful, blamable, blameworthy, censurable, banned, barred, disallowed, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed, awkward, gauche, ungraceful, unacceptable, unsatisfactory
    opposite: appropriate, becoming, befitting, correct, decorous, felicitous, fit, fitting, genteel, happy, meet, proper, right, seemly, suitable
    near: fortunate, opportune, seasonable, timely, applicable, apposite, apropos, apt, germane, material, pat, pointed, relative, relevant, compatible, congenial, harmonious, allowed, authorized, permitted, approved, endorsed, kosher, licensed, sanctioned, abetted, encouraged, promoted, supported, acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, fine, OK, passable, respectable, satisfactory, tolerable, commendable, creditable, exemplary, blameless, irreproachable, balanced, companionate, congruous, consonant

  3. not being in agreement with what is true

    "an incorrect but not intentionally deceitful statement"

    similar: erroneous, false, inaccurate, inexact, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong, off base
    related: counterfactual, specious, spurious, deceptive, delusive, delusory, distorted, fallacious, fictitious, illusory, misleading, amiss, askew, awry, deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, lying, mendacious, unconfirmed, unproven, untested, fabricated, invented, made-up, trumped-up
    opposite: accurate, correct, errorless, exact, factual, precise, proper, right, sound, true, valid, veracious
    near: confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, tested, faultless, flawless, impeccable, letter-perfect, perfect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incorrectly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incorrectly:

amiss, erroneously, faultily, improperly, inaccurately, inappropriately, inaptly, mistakenly, unsuitably, wrongly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incorrectly

Words with the opposite meaning of Incorrectly:

appropriately, aptly, correctly, fittingly, properly, right, rightly, suitably, well

Related Words for Incorrectly

misguidedly, fallibly, imperfectly, extraneously, irrelevantly, meaninglessly, pointlessly, senselessly, inadequately, insufficiently, undesirably, unsatisfactorily, foolishly, unwisely

Near Antonyms of Incorrectly

infallibly, perfectly, germanely, meaningfully, pertinently, relevantly, sensibly, acceptably, adequately, satisfactorily, sufficiently, prudently, sagely, wisely

Word Forms of Incorrectly

Derived words: incorrectly (adverb), incorrectness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Incorrectly

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incorrectus, from in- + correctus correct

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Incorrectly

What does "Incorrectly" mean?

"Incorrectly" means not true, wrong. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: not true, wrong.

What is another word for "Incorrectly"?

Other words for "Incorrectly" include amiss, erroneously, faultily, improperly, inaccurately, inappropriately, inaptly and mistakenly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incorrectly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incorrectly"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incorrectly". Common alternatives include amiss, erroneously, faultily, improperly, inaccurately, inappropriately, inaptly, mistakenly, unsuitably and wrongly.

What is the opposite of "Incorrectly"?

Antonyms of "Incorrectly" include appropriately, aptly, correctly, fittingly, properly, right, rightly and suitably. Near antonyms include infallibly, perfectly, germanely and meaningfully.

How do you use "Incorrectly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incorrectly" in a sentence: "you incorrectly identified the part of speech of one of the words in the sentence".

Is "Incorrectly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incorrectly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Incorrectly"?

"Incorrectly" is pronounced /ˌin-kə-ˈrekt/ and divided into syllables as in·cor·rect.

What is the origin of the word "Incorrectly"?

"Incorrectly" comes from Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incorrectus, from in- + correctus correct. First known use: 15th century.