Definitions and Examples of incorrect, wrong, faulty
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not accurate or true; mistaken or wrong.
Example
The answer he gave was incorrect, and he lost marks for it.
Not in accordance with what is morally right or good; not correct or true.
Example
It is wrong to cheat on exams, and it can lead to serious consequences.
Containing a fault or defect; imperfect or unreliable.
Example
The car's brakes were faulty, and it needed to be repaired immediately.
Key Differences: incorrect vs wrong vs faulty
- 1Incorrect implies that something is not accurate or true.
- 2Wrong implies that something is not morally right or good.
- 3Faulty implies that something contains a fault or defect.
Effective Usage of incorrect, wrong, faulty
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe errors or mistakes in academic writing.
- 2Problem Solving: Use these antonyms to identify problems and find solutions.
- 3Quality Control: Use these antonyms to describe defects or faults in products or services.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of corrected have distinct meanings. Incorrect implies inaccuracy, wrong implies immorality, and faulty implies imperfection. These words can be used in academic writing, problem-solving, and quality control to describe errors, identify problems, and find solutions.
