Meaning & Definition
adverb
In a way that is not correct; wrongly.
She answered the question incorrectly, leading to a lower score on her exam.
In a manner that is not true or accurate.
The report was filled with incorrectly stated facts that misled the audience.
In a way that does not conform to the expected or appropriate standards.
The device was set up incorrectly, causing it to malfunction.
In a manner that is inappropriate or unsuitable.
He was dressed incorrectly for the formal event, wearing jeans instead of a suit.
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'correctly', from 'correct'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incorrectly accused:
To be blamed or charged with wrongdoing in an unjust manner.
incorrectly identified:
To be recognized or named wrongly.
incorrectly quoted:
To be cited in a way that misrepresents or distorts the original statement.
Slang Meanings
Totally wrong
You got that totally incorrectly, dude!
Wrong on another level
That answer is incorrectly wrong, like who would think that?