Inaccurately: meaning, definitions and examples

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inaccurately

 

[ ษชหˆnรฆkjสŠrษ™tli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a wrong or mistaken way

Inaccurately means not accurately or precisely. It is used to describe something that is done in a wrong or mistaken way, not in a correct or exact manner.

Synonyms

imprecisely, incorrectly, wrongly.

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Word Description / Examples
inaccurately

Use this when describing something that lacks precision or exactness, especially when referring to data or measurements.

  • The temperature was recorded inaccurately by the old thermometer.
  • The survey results were reported inaccurately.
incorrectly

Use this when indicating that something is simply wrong or not correct, often in regard to facts, answers, or procedures.

  • She answered the question incorrectly.
  • The machine was assembled incorrectly, causing it to malfunction.
imprecisely

This is appropriate when you want to emphasize a lack of precision or detail in actions or statements.

  • The instructions were given imprecisely, leading to confusion among the team.
  • He imprecisely described the location, making it hard to find.
wrongly

This is best used to describe moral or ethical mistakes, or when something is incorrect in terms of judgment or assumption. It can carry a negative connotation.

  • He was wrongly accused of the crime.
  • They wrongly assumed that she would agree.

Examples of usage

  • He reported the information inaccurately.
  • She measured the ingredients inaccurately, so the cake didn't turn out right.
Context #2 | Adverb

in an unfaithful or dishonest way

Inaccurately can also mean in an unfaithful or dishonest way, especially when describing someone's actions or statements.

Synonyms

deceptively, dishonestly, unfaithfully.

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inaccurately

When information or measurements are not correct or precise, often unintentionally.

  • The data in the report were recorded inaccurately, leading to incorrect conclusions
  • The weather forecast was given inaccurately, so we were unprepared for the storm
dishonestly

When actions or statements are not truthful, often with the intent to cheat or deceive, carrying a negative connotation.

  • He acted dishonestly by lying about his experience on his resume
  • The salesman dishonestly claimed the car was brand new, but it had been used
unfaithfully

When someone behaves in a disloyal or cheating manner, particularly in relationships, carrying a negative connotation.

  • He confessed to behaving unfaithfully to his spouse, which led to the end of their marriage
  • The politician was found to have acted unfaithfully to his supporters by breaking his promises
deceptively

When something is made to appear different from what it really is, often intentionally to mislead.

  • The advertisement was made deceptively to make the product seem better than it actually is
  • She deceptively presented herself as an expert, but she lacked the necessary qualifications

Examples of usage

  • He answered the questions inaccurately to deceive the interviewer.
  • The witness testified inaccurately to protect the real culprit.

Translations

Translations of the word "inaccurately" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imprecisamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเคค เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungenau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak akurat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั‚ะพั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieprecyzyjnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆญฃ็ขบใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inexactement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inexactamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hatalฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์ •ํ™•ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepล™esnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepresne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅ‡†็กฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepravilno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณreiรฐanlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะป ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™qiq olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inexactamente

Etymology

The word 'inaccurately' originated from the Latin word 'inaccuratus', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'accuratus' (accurate). It has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something that is not precise or correct. Over time, its usage expanded to include the idea of dishonesty or deception.

See also: accurate, accurately, inaccurate.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,390, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.