The Opposite(Antonym) of “correctly”
The antonyms of correctly are incorrectly and wrongly. These words convey the opposite meaning of doing something in a right or accurate way.
Explore all Antonyms of “correctly”
Definitions and Examples of incorrectly, wrongly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that is not correct or accurate.
Example
She answered the question incorrectly and lost marks.
In a way that is not right or just; incorrectly.
Example
He was accused of being wrongly convicted of the crime.
Key Differences: incorrectly vs wrongly
- 1Incorrectly suggests that something is not done in the right or accurate way.
- 2Wrongly implies that something is not right or just, and it can also mean that someone is wrongly accused or convicted.
Effective Usage of incorrectly, wrongly
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the accuracy of research findings.
- 2Workplace Communication: Use these antonyms to give feedback on work performance.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms to describe how something was done or said.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of correctly are incorrectly and wrongly. Use incorrectly to describe something that is not done in the right or accurate way, and use wrongly to describe something that is not right or just. These antonyms can be used in academic writing, workplace communication, and everyday conversation.
