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accuracy Antonyms

Opposite of accuracy

Because the opposite of accuracy shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being correct, exact, and free from error or defect.

Usage Example

"The historian double-checked primary sources to ensure the inaccuracy of every date in the manuscript."

Strongest
inaccuracy
inexactness
incorrectness
Strong
error
imprecision
fallacy

• noun (Context 2)

In science, engineering, and statistics, the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the true value or a recognized standard.

Usage Example

"Calibrating the laboratory scales before each experiment is essential for maintaining high measurement inaccuracy."

Strongest
inaccuracy
Strong
imprecision
deviation

Similar words to accuracy

Words similar to accuracy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

exactness
correctness
precision
exactitude
veracity
validity
fidelity
authenticity
See all synonyms of accuracy

• Nearby Words

accumulation
accumulative
accumulator
accuracy
accurate
accurately
accurateness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Accuracy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/accuracy
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