inaccurate
Translation
inaccurate, incorrect, wrong
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
not correct or exact an inaccurate statement
Similar Words
Synonyms: incorrect, wrong, erroneous; Antonyms: accurate, correct, precise
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'accurate'. Literally 'not accurate'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'inaccurate' clock that always shows the wrong time.