erroneous

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore E words

containing or based on mistakes; incorrect

In a sentence

Erroneous in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing erroneous in a sentence.

The report drew erroneous conclusions from flawed data.

Synonyms

incorrectmistakenfalse

Antonyms

correctaccurateright

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Erroneous (adjective) means containing or based on mistakes; incorrect

Here is erroneous used in an example sentence: "The report drew erroneous conclusions from flawed data."

Common synonyms for erroneous include incorrect, mistaken, false.

Antonyms of erroneous include correct, accurate, right.

Erroneous is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.