Erroneous

/ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts9 letters

Definition of Erroneous

adjective

  1. Containing an error; inaccurate.

    "His answer to the sum was erroneous."

  2. Derived from an error.

    "His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption."

  3. Mistaken.

    "Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant."

  4. Wandering; erratic.
  5. Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.

Anagrams of Erroneous

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

inaccurateincorrectwrongfallaciousfalsefaultyflawedmistakenerrorfulerrorouserrory

ANTONYMS

errorless