Synonyms for erroneous
- adjective
Most common
incorrect inaccurate improper untrue faulty fallacious mistaken errorful
Definitions
- adj. 1
Containing an error; inaccurate.
His answer to the sum was erroneous.
- adj. 2
Derived from an error.
His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption.
Related words
- Word family
- erroneously erroneousness errant erratic
Example sentences
- incorrect This book is now considered politically incorrect.
- inaccurate The budget appears to be inaccurate and unrealistic.
- improper It is improper to impose sanctions upon the union.
- untrue The main thing is to not be untrue to yourself.
- faulty Your analysis is predicated on faulty assumptions.
- fallacious Her line of reasoning is attractive, but ultimately fallacious.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| erroneous | falling | |
| incorrect | rising | |
| inaccurate | steady | |
| improper | falling | |
| untrue | steady | |
| faulty | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- wrong1, false1, amiss2
- 6 letters
- flawed1, faulty2, untrue2
- 7 letters
- unsound2, inexact3, peccant
- 8 letters
- mistaken3, improper3, illusive3, errorful3, errorous
- 9 letters
- incorrect3, imperfect3
- 10 letters
- inaccurate4, fallacious3, mendacious3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (amiss2 = 2 syllables).