What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incorrect
Example
The answer you gave is incorrect. [incorrect: adjective]
Example
I apologize for the incorrect information I provided earlier. [incorrect: adjective]
Example
It would be incorrect to assume that all cats hate water. [incorrect: adjective]
wrong
Example
It's wrong to cheat on an exam. [wrong: adjective]
Example
What you did was completely wrong. [wrong: adjective]
Example
I'm sorry, I gave you the wrong directions. [wrong: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wrong is more commonly used than incorrect in everyday language, but incorrect is more common in formal contexts such as academic or technical writing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between incorrect and wrong?
Incorrect is more formal than wrong, making it more appropriate for use in academic or technical writing, while wrong is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
