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单词 inaccurate
释义

inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət How to pronounce inaccurate (audio)
-k(ə-)rət
: not accurate : faulty
inaccurate information
inaccurately
(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rət-lē How to pronounce inaccurate (audio)
-k(ə-)rət-
-kyərt-
adverb

Synonyms

  • erroneous
  • false
  • incorrect
  • inexact
  • invalid
  • off
  • unsound
  • untrue
  • untruthful
  • wrong
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inaccurate

adjective

in·​ac·​cu·​rate i-ˈna-kyə-rət How to pronounce inaccurate (audio)
: not correct or exact
He made inaccurate claims.

inaccurate

adjective

1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • erroneous
  • incorrect
  • wrong
  • false
  • misleading
  • untrue
  • inexact
  • untruthful
  • distorted
  • invalid
  • unsound
  • off base
  • deceptive
  • off
  • fraudulent
  • specious
  • fictitious
  • spurious
  • fallacious
  • illusory
  • mendacious
  • counterfactual
  • dishonest
  • delusive
  • deceitful
  • delusory
  • askew
  • unproven
  • awry
  • unconfirmed
  • lying
  • invented
  • untested
  • fabricated
  • amiss
  • made-up
  • trumped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • accurate
  • correct
  • true
  • precise
  • factual
  • valid
  • proper
  • exact
  • right
  • sound
  • confirmed
  • demonstrated
  • proven
  • veracious
  • perfect
  • established
  • tested
  • errorless
  • flawless
  • impeccable
  • faultless
  • letter-perfect
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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • approximate
  • incorrect
  • approximative
  • erroneous
  • imprecise
  • misleading
  • inexact
  • flawed
  • vague
  • ballpark
  • mistaken
  • general
  • loose
  • wrong
  • distorted
  • questionable
  • false
  • uncertain
  • faulty
  • indistinct
  • squishy
  • indeterminate
  • indefinite
  • undefined
  • specious
  • inconclusive
  • fallacious
  • undetermined
  • dubious
  • unsubstantiated
  • unsupported
  • doubtful
  • mushy
  • indefinable
  • unsettled
  • invalidated
  • off
  • indecisive
  • debatable
  • unconfirmed
  • disputable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • accurate
  • precise
  • exact
  • correct
  • positive
  • certain
  • dead
  • sure
  • true
  • factual
  • valid
  • unquestionable
  • veracious
  • incontestable
  • right
  • sound
  • undeniable
  • indubitable
  • dead-on
  • decisive
  • ultraprecise
  • definite
  • defined
  • indisputable
  • irrefutable
  • definable
  • incontrovertible
  • unqualified
  • absolute
  • confirmed
  • errorless
  • substantiated
  • validated
  • supported
  • determined
  • clear-cut
  • established
  • corroborated
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