erring

[ur-ing, er-]

adjective

1. going astray; in error; wrong.

2. sinning.

Other Word Forms

• erringly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of erring¹

1300–50; Middle English; replacing Middle English errand. See err, -ing ²

Example Sentences

In his first interview since it became public, Shapps told the BBC erring on the side of caution was "entirely justified", adding his focus had been "sorting out the mess and saving lives".

From BBC

I am still erring more towards a Fulham win than towards West Ham but, because Marco Silva's side have turned into draw specialists, I am going to go for another draw here too.

From BBC

Kapp showed her side exactly what they had missed with a relentless opening burst, swinging the ball prodigiously and rarely erring from a testing line and length that England's top order could not withstand.

From BBC

Dr George said she believed the EA was likely to be erring on the side of caution and public safety, adding safety standards were strict.

From BBC

From there, the Yankees handed the Dodgers a golden chance, erring defensively all around the diamond.

From Los Angeles Times