incorrect
word
/ˌɪnkɝˈɛkt/
/ɪnkəɹˈɛkt/
Definition
Not correct; containing mistakes or not true.
Usage & Nuances
A formal word, often used in written English, exams, and professional contexts. Common collocations: 'incorrect answer', 'incorrect information'. Less emotional than 'wrong', which can cover moral mistakes. Use 'incorrect' for factual errors.
Spanish: incorrecto - equivocadoPortuguese (BR): incorreto - erradoPortuguese (PT): incorreto - erradoChinese (Simplified): 不正确 - 错误Chinese (Traditional): 不正確 - 錯誤Hindi: गलतArabic: غير صحيح - خاطئBengali: ভুল - অপর্যাপ্তRussian: неверный - неправильныйJapanese: 間違っている - 不正確なVietnamese: không đúng - saiKorean: 틀린 - 잘못된Turkish: yanlış - hatalıUrdu: غلط - درست نہیںIndonesian: tidak benar - salah
Example Sentences
It is incorrect to say that the earth is flat.
basic
Your answer to question five is incorrect.
basic
The information you gave me was incorrect.
basic
Sorry, your email address is incorrect. Can you check it again?
natural
A lot of people have an incorrect idea about how this works.
natural
If the details are incorrect, your application might be delayed.
natural