1. not accurate or true; wrong
2. not following accepted standards or rules; improper

Examples

• Your answer to question five is incorrect.
• The newspaper printed incorrect information about the accident.
• It would be incorrect to assume that all teenagers are irresponsible.
• The teacher marked several incorrect responses on my test.
• His pronunciation of that word is incorrect.
• Using informal language in a business letter is incorrect.
• The map showed an incorrect route to the airport.