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incorrectly Antonyms

Opposite of incorrectly

Because the opposite of incorrectly shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a mistaken, inaccurate, or faulty manner; not in accordance with fact or truth.

Usage Example

"Several of the dates in the historical timeline were entered correctly and had to be revised."

Strongest
correctly
accurately
rightly
Strong
precisely
truly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a manner that does not conform to recognized standards of behavior, procedure, or grammar.

Usage Example

"If the punctuation mark is placed correctly, the meaning of the entire clause can change."

Strongest
correctly
properly
appropriately
Strong
suitably

Similar words to incorrectly

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

inaccurately
wrongly
improperly
erroneously
mistakenly
inappropriately
falsely
faultily
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Incorrectly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/incorrectly
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