Erroneous
/ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts9 letters
Definition of Erroneous
adjective
- Containing an error; inaccurate.
"His answer to the sum was erroneous."
- Derived from an error.
"His conclusion was erroneous, since it was based on a false assumption."
- Mistaken.
"Her choice at the line-up proved to be erroneous, as she had only seen the mugger for an instant."
- Wandering; erratic.
- Deviating from the requirements of the law, but without a lack of legal authority, thus not illegal.
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SYNONYMS
inaccurateincorrectwrongfallaciousfalsefaultyflawedmistakenerrorfulerrorouserrory
ANTONYMS
errorless