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Erroneous

usgb/ɪˈrəʊniəs/Volume
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Factually Unsound

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

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This article is erroneous and misrepresents the event's timeline.
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Carefully Considered

The word 'erroneous' suggests a careful conclusion has been reached that something is incorrect, not merely an offhand remark.

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The judge found the witness's identification to be erroneous.
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Objective Error

'Erroneous' is often used when pointing out objective mistakes, rather than subjective opinions.

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The math equation's result is erroneous.
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