erroneous

Adjective Satellite

• containing or characterized by error
  • "erroneous conclusions"

Adj

• Containing an error; inaccurate.
• Derived from an error.
• Mistaken.
• Wandering; erratic.
• Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.

Examples

• Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant.
• His answer to the sum was erroneous.
• His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption.
• If, while having the power to act, one commits error in the exercise of that power, he acts erroneously.

Synonyms

errorful, fallacious, false, faulty, flawed, inaccurate, incorrect, mistaken, wrong

Antonyms

errorless

Related Words

errant, erratic, fallacious