erroneously (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈroʊniəsli/

Definition

In a manner based on or containing a mistake.

Examples

• The newspaper erroneously reported that the mayor had resigned before the official announcement was made.

• Many people erroneously believe that bats are blind, even though they have functional eyes.

• The software flagged the legitimate transaction as fraudulent, erroneously blocking the user's account.

Synonyms of erroneously

Words with a similar meaning to erroneously:

• wrongly
• mistakenly
• incorrectly
• falsely
• inaccurately

Antonyms of erroneously

Words with the opposite meaning to erroneously:

• correctly
• accurately

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