incorrect
gb/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/ us/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
A2
Inglês
~ 7100
hibás, helytelen, téves, nem megfelelő, szabálytalan, nem helyénvaló, illetlen, politikailag inkorrekt
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
an incorrect [answer/statement]; be incorrect
Your second answer is incorrect; the capital of Australia is Canberra, not Sydney.
A második válaszod helytelen; Ausztrália fővárosa Canberra, nem Sydney.
The article is full of incorrect information about climate change.
A cikk tele van az éghajlatváltozással kapcsolatos téves információkkal.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Two of my test answers were incorrect.
Két válaszom hibás volt a teszten.
The map is incorrect, so we got lost.
A térkép hibás volt, ezért eltévedtünk.
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
factually wrong or inaccurate
Colocações
incorrect answer
|incorrect information
|incorrect assumption
|factually incorrect
|prove [something] incorrect
|incorrect data
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.")
Temas
education
|communication
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not correct; different from the facts or from the right answer.
Not correct; containing mistakes or not matching the facts or accepted truth.
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
an incorrect [method/form/setting]; be incorrect
The sentence is grammatically incorrect because the verb does not agree with the subject.
A mondat nyelvtanilag helytelen, mert az ige nincs egyeztetve az alannyal.
Please resubmit the form; the file is in an incorrect format.
Kérjük, küldje be újra az űrlapot; a fájl nem megfelelő formátumú.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This sentence is incorrect because the verb is wrong.
Ez a mondat helytelen, mert rossz az igealak.
Your password is incorrect, so you cannot log in.
Helytelen jelszót adtál meg, ezért nem tudsz bejelentkezni.
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
not following rules or standards
Colocações
grammatically incorrect
|incorrect spelling
|incorrect format
|incorrect procedure
|incorrect settings
|incorrect usage
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
education
|technology
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not done in the right way because it does not follow a rule or standard.
Not following an accepted rule, system, or standard, especially in grammar, format, or procedure.
B2
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
incorrect [behavior/remark]; be incorrect to [do something]
It is incorrect to make personal comments about a colleague’s appearance at work.
Nem helyénvaló a munkahelyen személyes megjegyzéseket tenni egy kolléga külsejére.
Many people now consider such jokes to be politically incorrect.
Manapság sokan politikailag inkorrektnek tartják az ilyen vicceket.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
It is incorrect to talk loudly in the cinema.
Nem illik hangosan beszélni a moziban.
Many people think that word is politically incorrect now.
Ma már sokan úgy gondolják, hogy ez a szó politikailag inkorrekt.
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
socially or morally unacceptable
Colocações
politically incorrect
|socially incorrect
|morally incorrect
|incorrect behavior
|incorrect remark
|incorrect to say
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
society
|politeness
|ethics
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not acceptable because people think it is against social or moral rules.
Not acceptable according to social, cultural, or moral standards, especially in language or behavior.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
incorrect
IPA
GB/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
US/ɪŋkɚˈɛkt/
Sílabas e acento
in - cor - rect (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cor)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: incorrect
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.