The meaning of INCORRECT is not true : wrong. How to use incorrect in a sentence.

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Incorrect definition: not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong.. See examples of INCORRECT used in a sentence.

1. Not correct; erroneous or wrong: an incorrect answer. 2. Defective; faulty: incorrect programming of the computer. 3. Improper; inappropriate: incorrect behavior.

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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 in•cor•rect /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/ adj. not correct as to fact; inaccurate: an incorrect answer on a test. improper; …

Incorrect things are wrong or mistaken. Driving the incorrect direction on the highway can be dangerous. Turn around!

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Synonyms for INCORRECT: wrong, mistaken, erroneous, inaccurate, confused, all wet, full of it, false; Antonyms of INCORRECT: correct, right, true, accurate, exact, precise, informed, …