Adjectives of Correctness

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.

not based on facts or the truth

He followed the wrong directions and got lost.

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth

His correct pronunciation impressed everyone in the language class.

having mistakes or inaccuracies

His answer was incorrect, so he didn't get full marks.

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

The scientist presented an accurate report based on years of research.

not precise or correct

His biography included several inaccurate details.

according to reality or facts

The statement she made about the project was true; everything was completed on time.

not aligning with reality or facts

The rumors spread about her were untrue; she had never been involved in any scandal.

not according to reality or facts

He made a false claim about his achievements to impress others.

(of a person) highly accurate and careful in actions or words

The precise engineer made sure every measurement was flawless.

lacking accuracy or exactness

She gave an imprecise answer that left everyone unsure.

acceptable by the law or any authority

The contract is only valid if both parties sign it.

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

The caregivers were trained to attend to the needs of invalids, ensuring their well-being.

used to describe actions or events that are not going as expected or planned

The party plans went awry when it started raining.

to provide incorrect directions to someone, leading them in the wrong direction or causing them to become lost

The faulty GPS system misguided the travelers, leading them to a dead-end road.

able to be proven or confirmed as true or accurate through evidence or reliable sources

The verifiable data supported the scientist's hypothesis.

so clear or convincing that it cannot be reasonably disputed or denied

Faced with irrefutable satellite images, the government had to acknowledge the construction project they previously denied.

truthful in the representation of facts or information

His veracious account of the events helped clarify the situation.

always accurate and reliable

His unerring intuition allowed him to make sound decisions in difficult situations.

completely accurate in every detail

The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale.

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

The school has a rigorous dress code that all students must follow.

precisely accurate or correct

Her spot-on analysis of the situation impressed everyone in the meeting.