
Erroneous
Factually Unsound
Use 'erroneous' when you want to emphasize that something is not just wrong, but lacks factual correctness.

This article is erroneous and misrepresents the event's timeline.
Carefully Considered
The word 'erroneous' suggests a careful conclusion has been reached that something is incorrect, not merely an offhand remark.

The judge found the witness's identification to be erroneous.
Objective Error
'Erroneous' is often used when pointing out objective mistakes, rather than subjective opinions.

The math equation's result is erroneous.
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FalseFaultyFlawInaccurateIncorrectInexactMistakenWrong
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