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erroneous answer
[ɪˈroʊniəs ˈænsər]
noun phrase
pl: erroneous answers
resposta errônea
1.
An answer or response that is incorrect or contains mistakes; a wrong answer based on faulty reasoning or misinformation
The student provided an erroneous answer on the mathematics exam.
O aluno forneceu uma resposta errônea na prova de matemática.
2.
A statement or conclusion that is factually wrong or based on false premises
His erroneous answer to the question revealed a misunderstanding of the concept.
Sua resposta errônea à pergunta revelou uma compreensão equivocada do conceito.
Synonyms
incorrect answer
wrong answer
mistaken answer
false answer
inaccurate answer
Antonyms
correct answer
right answer
accurate answer
true answer
proper answer
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resposta errônea
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
resposta errada
Common colloquial alternative in São Paulo
Portugal
resposta errada
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
miss the mark
wide of the mark
off base
barking up the wrong tree
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