inaccurate
UK: ɪnˈækjərət | US: ɪnˈækjərət
adj. not correct or precise; containing errors
adj. deviating from the truth or expected standard
The word "inaccurate" combines the Latin-derived prefix "in-" (meaning "not") with the adjective "accurate," which originates from the Latin "accuratus" (past participle of "accurare," meaning "to take care of"). "Accurare" itself breaks down into "ad-" (toward) + "cura" (care). Over time, "accurate" evolved to mean "precise" or "free from error," while the addition of "in-" negates this quality, creating "inaccurate" to describe something flawed or incorrect.
The weather forecast was inaccurate, as it predicted sunshine but rained all day.
His translation of the document was deemed inaccurate by the experts.
The study’s results were unreliable due to inaccurate data collection.
She apologized for the inaccurate information in her report.
The map’s scale is inaccurate, making navigation difficult.