incorrect
Adjective
This word carries a clinical, objective tone. It suggests a binary state where something is either right or wrong, often used in academic, legal, or technical settings to point out a factual error without implying a moral failure or a lack of intelligence. Compared to wrong, which can feel more personal, judgmental, or emotional, incorrect is detached. It is the preferred term for grading a test or correcting a data entry because it focuses on the inaccuracy of the result rather than the failure of the person.