inaccurate
adjective
in·ac·cu·rate
(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət 
-k(ə-)rət
: not accurate : faulty
inaccurate information
Synonyms
Examples of inaccurate in a Sentence
he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs
the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes
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The complaint, which is an advocacy document and not neutral, features numerous assertions that might be challenged as inaccurate, misleading or exaggerative.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2024
Experts say that seat projections after first-round votes can be highly inaccurate, and especially so in this election.
—Juliette Jabkhiro and Layli Foroudi, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
There were also, as the Cut notes, some inaccurate reports that she’s been fired from her job but internet users were quick to point out the misinformation and protect her young legacy.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 28 June 2024
In another instance, Owens shared inaccurate information that the shooter that killed 21 people, including 19 children, at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 was transgender, an assertion that was based on the wrong photos of the shooter.
—Marquise Francis, NBC News, 25 June 2024
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2024
Experts say that seat projections after first-round votes can be highly inaccurate, and especially so in this election.
—Juliette Jabkhiro and Layli Foroudi, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
There were also, as the Cut notes, some inaccurate reports that she’s been fired from her job but internet users were quick to point out the misinformation and protect her young legacy.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 28 June 2024
In another instance, Owens shared inaccurate information that the shooter that killed 21 people, including 19 children, at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 was transgender, an assertion that was based on the wrong photos of the shooter.
—Marquise Francis, NBC News, 25 June 2024
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccurate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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inaccurate
adjective
in·ac·cu·rate
(ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rət
: not accurate : not correct or exact
inaccurate information
inaccurately
adverb
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