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incorrectly Synonyms

Another word for incorrectly

Choosing another word for incorrectly depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 inaccurately and had to be revised."

Strongest
inaccurately
wrongly
erroneously
mistakenly
Strong
falsely
faultily
amiss

• 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 improperly, the meaning of the entire clause can change."

Strongest
improperly
Strong
inappropriately
ungrammatically
unsuitably

Opposites of incorrectly

The opposite of incorrectly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

correctly
properly
accurately
appropriately
rightly
suitably
precisely
truly
See all opposites of incorrectly

• Nearby Words

incorporated
incorporation
incorrect
incorrectly
incorrectness
incorrigible
incorruptible

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Incorrectly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/incorrectly
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