diff --git a/roles/write-inventory/README.rst b/roles/write-inventory/README.rst
index 9d465c3f1..7cb941fb5 100644
--- a/roles/write-inventory/README.rst
+++ b/roles/write-inventory/README.rst
@@ -21,6 +21,6 @@ with the inventory for the job.
 .. zuul:rolevar:: write_inventory_exclude_hostvars
    :type: list
 
-   A list of facts about the host to include.  By default, all
+   A list of facts about the host to exclude.  By default, all
    variables about a host will be included.  To exclude certain
    variables, list them here.