incorrect; abnormal; incompatible
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
incorrect; wrong; inaccurate
neutralUsed to describe statements, numbers, actions or judgments that do not match facts or standards.
The answer to this math problem is wrong.
The number you mentioned is incorrect; we have twenty people in total.
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The reason he just gave is completely wrong.
The size of this clothing is wrong for you.
Your spelling is incorrect; it should be 'beautiful' instead of 'beautifull'.
adjective
abnormal; off; strange
neutralUsed to describe a person's state, tone, situation or other conditions that deviate from normal.
That person looks a bit strange. Should we call the police?
As soon as I heard his odd tone, I knew he was lying.
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The weather today is abnormal; it's obviously summer but so cold.
This machine is running abnormally; it seems to have broken down.
She is not herself today; she doesn't even want to drink her favorite milk tea.
adjective
incompatible; not getting along
neutralUsed to describe the relationship between two people or groups that cannot harmoniously coexist.
They have never gotten along well and don't speak when they meet.
Colleagues from these two departments have always been incompatible and often quarrel.
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My new roommate and I have incompatible personalities and it's hard to get along.
The two families are on bad terms and don't even let their kids play together.
The two partners have conflicting concepts, so the negotiations have made no progress.