inaccurate
Inaccurate (adjective) means Wrong or not exact; containing errors. Example: “The news report was inaccurate and had to be corrected the next day.”
How to use inaccurate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot correct — containing mistakes or missing the true figure.
Word forms
more inaccurate comparative, most inaccurate superlative
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The news report was _____ and had to be corrected the next day.
Etymology
From in- plus accurate.
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What does “inaccurate” mean?
The word “inaccurate” means wrong or not exact; containing errors. In plain terms, not correct — containing mistakes or missing the true figure.
How do you pronounce “inaccurate”?
“Inaccurate” is pronounced ihn-A-kyuu-ruht (/ɪnˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “inaccurate” in a sentence?
Here is “inaccurate” used in a sentence: “The news report was inaccurate and had to be corrected the next day.”
What is the opposite of “inaccurate”?
The opposite of “inaccurate” — its antonyms — is accurate.
What part of speech is “inaccurate”?
“Inaccurate” is an adjective.
Is “inaccurate” a common word?
“Inaccurate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between inaccurate and false?
Inaccurate means wrong or not exact, often because of an error or imprecision, while false suggests something is untrue, sometimes deliberately so. A statement can be inaccurate by mistake without being false in the sense of a deliberate lie.
What is the difference between inaccurate and imprecise?
Inaccurate means containing errors or being wrong, while imprecise means lacking exactness or detail even if not strictly wrong. A measurement can be imprecise, giving only a rough figure, without being inaccurate if that rough figure is still correct.
What preposition is used with inaccurate?
Inaccurate is typically followed by 'about,' as in 'inaccurate about the dates,' or used directly before a noun, as in 'an inaccurate report.'