adjective

inaccurate

inaccurate, incorrect, wrong

The news report was highly inaccurate.

The news report was highly inaccurate.

His estimate of the cost was inaccurate.

His estimate of the cost was inaccurate.

not correct or exact an inaccurate statement

Synonyms: incorrect, wrong, erroneous; Antonyms: accurate, correct, precise

From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'accurate'. Literally 'not accurate'.

Think of an 'inaccurate' clock that always shows the wrong time.

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