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Synonyms of erroneous

9 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for erroneous is incorrect. Other synonyms of erroneous are false, mistaken, fallacious, inaccurate and flawed. The opposite of erroneous is errorless.

Synonyms and similar words for erroneous

adjectiveContaining an error; inaccurate.

adjectiveDerived from an error.

  • fallaciousCharacterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.
  • falseUntrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
  • faulty
  • flawedHaving a flaw or imperfection.

adjectiveMistaken.

adjectiveMore synonyms

Opposite of erroneous

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • errorlessFree from errors; accurate, correct.

Meaning of erroneous

  1. adjective Containing an error; inaccurate.
  2. adjective Derived from an error.
  3. adjective Mistaken.

Full definition of erroneous

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Questions about synonyms of erroneous

What is another word for erroneous?
Erroneous has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as incorrect, false, mistaken, fallacious, inaccurate, flawed and wrong.
What is the opposite of erroneous?
The opposite of erroneous is errorless.
What does erroneous mean?
Erroneous means containing an error; inaccurate.

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