The meaning of INCORRECT is not true : wrong. How to use incorrect in a sentence.

1. Not correct; erroneous or wrong: an incorrect answer. 2. Defective; faulty: incorrect programming of the computer. 3. Improper; inappropriate: incorrect behavior.

INCORRECT definition: not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong. See examples of incorrect used in a sentence.

Something that is incorrect is wrong and untrue. He denied that his evidence about the phone call was incorrect. People often have incorrect information about food.

(Definition of incorrect from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of incorrect adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 in•cor•rect /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/ adj. not correct as to fact; inaccurate: an incorrect answer on a test. improper; inappropriate: …

Incorrect means not accurate, true, or right. It describes something that contains mistakes or errors, such as a wrong answer, false information, or improper action. It is the opposite of correct.

Incorrect refers to something that is not according to established facts, rules, standards or principles; not accurate, true or valid; marked by errors or mistakes; not appropriate or suitable; not functioning in …

Incorrect things are wrong or mistaken. Driving the incorrect direction on the highway can be dangerous. Turn around!