80 Different Ways to Say Someone is Correct or Incorrect

Last updated on December 7, 2024 by Emma Grace

Learning different ways to say someone is correct or incorrect can help you improve your English vocabulary and speaking skills. This reference provides a comprehensive list of alternative expressions for affirming or denying someone’s accuracy.

Other Ways to Say “Someone Is Correct”

Ways to Say Someone is Correct or Incorrect
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Common Alternative Ways to Say “Someone Is Right”

  1. Absolutely.
  2. Exactly.
  3. That’s it.
  4. That’s spot on.
  5. There is nothing to add to that.
  6. Yes, that’s right.
  7. Yes, that’s very correct.
  8. You are quite right.
  9. You could say so.
  10. You have hit a nail on the head.
  11. You’re dead right.
  12. I’m afraid so.

Formal Ways to Say “Someone is Correct”

Other Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”

Common Alternative Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”

  1. Actually, I don’t think…
  2. Actually, I think you’ll find that…
  3. I don’t think you’re right about…
  4. I don’t think you’re right in what you are saying..
  5. If you check your facts, you’ll find…
  6. I’m afraid that’s not quite right.
  7. I’m afraid you’re mistaken.
  8. No, that’s all wrong.
  9. No, you’ve got it wrong.
  10. Oh no, that’s not correct
  11. Sorry, that’s not related to what we’re talking about
  12. Sorry, you’re mistaken here
  13. Where did you hear that?
  14. Would you mind to think twice on what you’re saying
  15. You have done that wrong. Do it over.

Formal Ways to Say “Someone Is Incorrect”

  1. You are incorrect.
  2. That is not accurate.
  3. Your assessment is incorrect.
  4. Your statement is false.
  5. Your understanding is flawed.
  6. Your conclusion is incorrect.
  7. Your reasoning is unsound.
  8. Your assertion is not correct.
  9. Your viewpoint is not accurate.
  10. Your analysis is incorrect.

Informal Ways to Say “Someone Is Incorrect”

  1. You’re wrong.
  2. That’s not right.
  3. You missed it.
  4. You’re off the mark.
  5. You’re mistaken.
  6. You’re not correct.
  7. You’re off base.
  8. You’re off the money.
  9. You’re not hitting the mark.
  10. You’re not on point.

Idiomatic Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”

  1. You missed the boat.
  2. You’re off the mark.
  3. You’re barking up the wrong tree.
  4. You’re on the wrong track.
  5. You’re off the reservation.
  6. You’re off your rocker.
  7. You’re not playing with a full deck.
  8. You’re not on the same page.
  9. You’re not hitting the target.
  10. You’re not on the right wavelength.

Funny Ways to Say “Someone Is Wrong”

  1. You’re as wrong as a left-handed wrench.
  2. You’re about as accurate as a broken clock.
  3. You’re more wrong than a snake in a sled race.
  4. You’re about as right as a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.
  5. You’re as correct as a three-legged horse.
  6. You’re as accurate as a weatherman on acid.
  7. You’re more mistaken than a hippo in a tutu.
  8. You’re as right as a porcupine in a balloon factory.
  9. You’re about as correct as a cow on skates.
  10. You’re as right as a penguin in the desert.
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