Synonyms for Incorrect

Definition of incorrect

adjective
  1. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth; "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is wrong"; "your information is wrong"; "the clock showed the wrong time"; "found themselves on the wrong road"; "based on the wrong assumptions"
  2. not in accord with established usage or procedure; "the wrong medicine"; "the wrong way to shuck clams"; "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"
  3. (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

8 synonyms found

Writing tips for "incorrect"

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"Incorrect" in song lyrics

See how incorrect is used in real songs:

  • "To where these rappers sound incorrect"
    Bavu Blakes — We Used To
  • "Your polotics be politically incorrect"
    Def Squad — Say Word
  • "If they thinking they got me they're information be incorrect"
    DJ Vadim f/ Phi-Life Cypher — Ghetto Rebels

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