The meaning of INCORRECT is not true : wrong. How to use incorrect in a sentence.

INCORRECT definition: not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong. See examples of incorrect used in a sentence.

(Definition of incorrect from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. Not correct; erroneous or wrong: an incorrect answer. 2. Defective; faulty: incorrect programming of the computer. 3. Improper; inappropriate: incorrect behavior.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 in•cor•rect /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/ adj. not correct as to fact; inaccurate: an incorrect answer on a test. improper; …

Incorrect means not accurate, true, or right. It describes something that contains mistakes or errors, such as a wrong answer, false information, or improper action. It is the opposite of correct.

Incorrect things are wrong or mistaken. Driving the incorrect direction on the highway can be dangerous. Turn around!