📖 Definitions of "Erroneous"
adjective
- 1
Containing an error; inaccurate.
"His answer to the sum was erroneous."
- 2
Derived from an error.
"His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption."
- 3
Mistaken.
"Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant."
- 4
Wandering; erratic.
🔄 Synonyms of "Erroneous"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| wrongnoun | Incorrect or untrue. |
| incorrectnoun | Not correct; erroneous or wrong. |
| inaccurate | Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Erroneous"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| inaccurate | Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate. |
| incorrect | Not correct; erroneous or wrong. |
| wrong | Incorrect or untrue. |
| errornoun | (countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately. |
| misconceived | Badly or wrongly conceived. |
| mistakenoun | An error. |
| mistakenverb | (with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief. |
| wrongful | wrong or unjust |
| misguided | Misled or mistaken. |
| false | Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect. |
| defective | Having one or more defects. |
| faulty | Having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable. |
| improper | Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt. |
| inappropriate | Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place. |
| unsuitable | Not suitable. |
| flawed | Having a flaw or imperfection. |
| bad | Of low quality. |
| invalid | Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate. |
| failed | unsuccessful |
| unsound | Not sound, particularly: |
⚡ Words Strongly Associated with "Erroneous"
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🎨 Adjectives for "Erroneous"
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🏷️ Nouns for "Erroneous"
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📝 Common Phrases with "Erroneous"
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