ERRONEOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ERRONEOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “erroneous”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “erroneous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Erroneous” are: wrong, incorrect, mistaken, in error, inaccurate, not accurate, inexact, not exact, imprecise, invalid, untrue, false, fallacious, wide of the mark, off target

Erroneous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Erroneous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “erroneous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Wrong; incorrect.
• Containing or characterized by error.

Synonyms of "Erroneous" as an adjective (15 Words)

fallacious	Based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information. Fallacious hope.
false	Used in names of plants animals and gems that superficially resemble the thing properly so called e g false oat. A suitcase with a false bottom.
imprecise	Lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. Imprecise astronomical observations.
in error	Directed or bound inward.
inaccurate	Not accurate. The thermometer is inaccurate.
incorrect	Not in accord with established usage or procedure. An incorrect transcription.
inexact	Not exact. An inexact description.
invalid	No longer valid. The license is invalid.
mistaken	Wrong in one’s opinion or judgement. A mistaken belief.
not accurate	Characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct.
not exact	Characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct.
off target	Not performing or scheduled for duties.
untrue	(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful. Is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty.
wide of the mark	Not on target.
wrong	Badly timed. It is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor.

Usage Examples of "Erroneous" as an adjective

• Erroneous conclusions.
• Employers sometimes make erroneous assumptions.

Associations of "Erroneous" (30 Words)

blunder	A stupid or careless mistake. She stopped finally aware of the terrible blunder she had made.
clanger	An absurd or embarrassing blunder. The minister had dropped a massive political clanger.
defect	A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body. If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer.
defective	(of a word) not having all the inflections normal for the part of speech. I returned the appliance because it was defective.
disinformation	Misinformation that is deliberately disseminated in order to influence or confuse rivals (foreign enemies or business competitors etc. A government inspired disinformation campaign.
err	Wander from a direct course or at random. The judge had erred in ruling that the evidence was inadmissible.
error	A mistake in matter of law appearing in the proceedings of a court of record. She was quick to point out my errors.
fallible	Capable of making mistakes or being wrong. Everyone is fallible to some degree.
faulty	Not working or made correctly; having defects. Faulty logic.
flaw	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. A flaw in the glass.
flawed	(of a person) having a weakness in character. A flawed diamond.
imperfect	The imperfect tense. Drainage here is imperfect.
inaccurate	Not exact. A forecast that proved wildly inaccurate.
inadvertence	The trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities.
incorrect	Not in accord with established usage or procedure. An incorrect transcription.
misconceive	Fail to understand (something) correctly. Criticism of the trade surplus in Washington is misconceived.
misconception	An incorrect conception. Public misconceptions about antibiotic use.
misinformation	False or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive. Nuclear matters are often entangled in a web of secrecy and misinformation.
misleading	Giving the wrong idea or impression. A misleading similarity.
mistaken	Wrong in one’s opinion or judgement. A mistaken belief.
misunderstand	Fail to interpret or understand the words or actions of (someone) correctly. Don t misunderstand me I m not implying she should be working.
omission	The action of excluding or leaving out someone or something. She searched the table for omissions.
oversight	Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. Effective oversight of the financial reporting process.
propaganda	The dissemination of propaganda as a political strategy. He was charged with distributing enemy propaganda.
slip	A fielder at slip. The effects of slight slip on turns.
solecism	A grammatical mistake in speech or writing.
spreading	The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate.
typo	A typographical error.
wrong	Treat unjustly do wrong to. He feels that you are in the wrong.
wrongly	In an inaccurate manner. Henry wrongly claimed 39 000 of taxpayers money.