V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
erroneous
adjective
Definition: mistaken, incorrect, or containing an error
Synonyms: wrong, incorrect, mistaken, false
Antonyms: correct, flawless, right, perfect
Tips: Erroneous is related to the word error. Both words are derived from the Latin errare, “to wander, miss." If someone or something wanders off course, in error, it is erroneous. In business, you may garner more respect referring to an "erroneous transaction," than to a "mistake" or "mess-up."
Usage Examples:
The erroneous assumption by the marketing manager cost the company thousands of dollars. (mistaken, false)
My erroneous planning is to blame for our missed deadline. (incorrect, false)
Generally, newspapers will retract and apologize for erroneous headlines and statements. (incorrect, mistaken)
His erroneous statements caused me a lot of trouble and time proving that he was mistaken. (incorrect, false)
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