Erroneous and Off

Erroneous

Erroneous adjective - Not being in agreement with what is true.
Usage example: a news article about the new virus that was filled with much erroneous information

Off is a synonym for erroneous in correct topic. In some cases you can use "Off" instead an adjective "Erroneous", when it comes to topics like wrong.

Nearby Words: error, erroneously

Off

Off adjective - Not being in agreement with what is true.
Usage example: that claim that everyone is actually related to everyone else seems a bit off

Erroneous is a synonym for off in correct topic. Sometimes you can use "Erroneous" instead an adjective "Off".

Nearby Word: offing
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