incorrect
gb/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/ us/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
A2
英語
~ 7100
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
factually wrong or inaccurate
Not correct; different from the facts or from the right answer.
用法パターン：
an incorrect [answer/statement]; be incorrect
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes try to say *"uncorrect"* instead of "incorrect"—this is wrong in modern English. They also often use "incorrect" in very casual speech where native speakers prefer "wrong" (e.g., "That answer is wrong," not usually "That answer is incorrect" in everyday conversation). Another confusion is between "incorrect" and "inaccurate": "incorrect" is a general word for a wrong answer or statement, while "inaccurate" is more about details, numbers, or measurements not being exact.
類義語
wrong (Most general and most common everyday alternative; slightly less formal than "incorrect".)
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inaccurate (Focuses more on lack of exactness, especially with numbers, measurements, or details.)
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mistaken (Often describes a belief, opinion, or idea rather than a single answer.)
対義語
correct (General opposite; matches the facts or the right answer.)
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accurate (Opposite when talking about details, measurements, or facts being exactly right.)
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right (Very common everyday opposite of "wrong" or "incorrect.")
コロケーション
incorrect answer
|incorrect information
|incorrect assumption
|factually incorrect
|prove [something] incorrect
|incorrect data
テーマ
education
|communication
|science
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Your second answer is incorrect; the capital of Australia is Canberra, not Sydney.
- The article is full of incorrect information about climate change.
- His claim that vaccines cause autism is scientifically incorrect.
- The report was based on incorrect data, so the conclusion is unreliable.
- If any of the figures are incorrect, the whole calculation will be off.
学習者向け例文
- Two of my test answers were incorrect.
- The map is incorrect, so we got lost.
- Her email address was incorrect, and the message came back.
- This number is incorrect; please check it again.
- The story is incorrect because it changes many facts.
adjective
B1
property
2
not following rules or standards
Not done in the right way because it does not follow a rule or standard.
用法パターン：
an incorrect [method/form/setting]; be incorrect
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes mix this rule-based sense with simple factual wrongness. For example, "Your name is incorrect" (factual) vs. "Your spelling is incorrect" (rule-based). Both use the same word, but native speakers often specify "grammatically incorrect" or "incorrect format" when talking about rules or systems. Learners may also say "the grammar is not correct"; this is fine, but "grammatically incorrect" is more natural and compact.
類義語
improper (More formal; stresses that something is not suitable or not according to accepted rules.)
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inaccurate (Can be used when rules require exactness, though it focuses more on precision than on formal rules.)
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wrong (Very common alternative; less formal and broader in meaning.)
対義語
correct (Follows the rule or standard; general opposite.)
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proper (Suitable and following accepted rules or standards.)
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appropriate (Fits the required situation or standard; often used for style or level of formality.)
コロケーション
grammatically incorrect
|incorrect spelling
|incorrect format
|incorrect procedure
|incorrect settings
|incorrect usage
テーマ
education
|technology
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The sentence is grammatically incorrect because the verb does not agree with the subject.
- Please resubmit the form; the file is in an incorrect format.
- She was injured because the machine was used in an incorrect way.
- If the network settings are incorrect, you will not be able to connect to the internet.
- Using the incorrect procedure can damage the equipment.
学習者向け例文
- This sentence is incorrect because the verb is wrong.
- Your password is incorrect, so you cannot log in.
- The teacher underlined all the incorrect spelling.
- He clicked the incorrect button and closed the program.
- We did the experiment in an incorrect way, so we must try again.
adjective
formal
B2
property
3
socially or morally unacceptable
Not acceptable because people think it is against social or moral rules.
用法パターン：
incorrect [behavior/remark]; be incorrect to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners often use "wrong" instead of this more social or moral sense of "incorrect." For example, "That joke is wrong" can sound unclear; "That joke is inappropriate" or "politically incorrect" better shows that the problem is social, not factual. Also, "incorrect" alone in this sense is formal; in everyday speech, "not appropriate" or "rude" is more common.
類義語
inappropriate (Commonly used for things that are not suitable or polite in a social situation.)
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offensive (Stronger; clearly hurts or upsets people.)
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improper (More formal; stresses that behavior or language does not fit accepted standards.)
対義語
appropriate (Fits the situation and social norms; general opposite.)
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acceptable (Socially or morally allowed; people do not object to it.)
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proper (Considered correct and respectable by social rules.)
コロケーション
politically incorrect
|socially incorrect
|morally incorrect
|incorrect behavior
|incorrect remark
|incorrect to say
テーマ
society
|politeness
|ethics
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It is incorrect to make personal comments about a colleague’s appearance at work.
- Many people now consider such jokes to be politically incorrect.
- In some cultures, it is incorrect to address an elder by their first name.
- The teacher reminded the class that this kind of language is incorrect in a formal essay.
- His behavior at the ceremony was incorrect and offended several guests.
学習者向け例文
- It is incorrect to talk loudly in the cinema.
- Many people think that word is politically incorrect now.
- In my country, it is incorrect to be late for a wedding.
- That joke was incorrect and made people feel bad.
- The manager said our clothes were incorrect for a business meeting.
文法
辞書形
incorrect
IPA
GB/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
US/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
音節・強勢
in - cor - rect （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cor)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: incorrect
関連語
表現
politically incorrect
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
offensive or insensitive about groups
Using language or behavior that may offend certain social, ethnic, gender, or other groups, especially because it does not follow modern ideas about respect and equality.
例文
- Some comedians like to tell politically incorrect jokes that many people find offensive.
- The manager was criticized for making a politically incorrect comment about older workers.
- He worries that his views will be seen as politically incorrect, even though he does not mean to offend anyone.