wrong (Meaning)
wrong (n)
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
wrong (v)
treat unjustly; do wrong to
wrong (a)
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
contrary to conscience or morality or law
based on or acting or judging in error
wrong (s)
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
not functioning properly
not in accord with established usage or procedure
used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
badly timed
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
wrong (r)
in an inaccurate manner
wrong ()
imp. of Wring. Wrung.
wrong (a.)
Twisted; wry; as, a wrong nose.
Not according to the laws of good morals, whether divine or human; not suitable to the highest and best end; not morally right; deviating from rectitude or duty; not just or equitable; not true; not legal; as, a wrong practice; wrong ideas; wrong inclinations and desires.
Not fit or suitable to an end or object; not appropriate for an intended use; not according to rule; unsuitable; improper; incorrect; as, to hold a book with the wrong end uppermost; to take the wrong way.
Not according to truth; not conforming to fact or intent; not right; mistaken; erroneous; as, a wrong statement.
Designed to be worn or placed inward; as, the wrong side of a garment or of a piece of cloth.
That which is not right.
Nonconformity or disobedience to lawful authority, divine or human; deviation from duty; -- the opposite of moral right.
Deviation or departure from truth or fact; state of falsity; error; as, to be in the wrong.
Whatever deviates from moral rectitude; usually, an act that involves evil consequences, as one which inflicts injury on a person; any injury done to, or received from; another; a trespass; a violation of right.
wrong (adv.)
In a wrong manner; not rightly; amiss; morally ill; erroneously; wrongly.
wrong (v. t.)
To treat with injustice; to deprive of some right, or to withhold some act of justice from; to do undeserved harm to; to deal unjustly with; to injure.
To impute evil to unjustly; as, if you suppose me capable of a base act, you wrong me.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wrong
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- classic
- tolerable
- special
- acceptable
- perfect
- OK
- wonderful
- OK
- better
- acceptable
- tolerable
- standard
- great
- fine
- classical
- okay
- classical
- divine
- excellent
- passable
- adequate
- wonderful
- superior
- mean
- respectable
- respectable
- all right
- special
- decent
- okay
- satisfactory
- perfect
- superior
- standard
- passable
- divine
- satisfactory
- all right
- great
- decent
- mean
- adequate
- fine
- better
- classic
- excellent
Synonyms:
- under par
- defective
- inadequate
- subpar
- brutal
- awful
- unsatisfactory
- off
- lacking
- dissatisfactory
- rotten
- ill
- bush
- bastard
- punk
- substandard
- wack
- insufficient
- suboptimal
- dreadful
- lousy
- sour
- inferior
- useless
- wanting
- wretched
- crummy
- pathetic
- from hunger
Antonyms:
- suitable
- swell
- heavenly
- slick
- neat
- prime
- dandy
- par excellence
- fair
- par excellence
- noble
- marvelous
- capital
- neat
- terrific
- splendid
- A1
- top
- exceptional
- superlative
- stellar
- terrific
- average
- banner
- exceptional
- unsurpassed
- marvellous
- mediocre
- borderline
- boss
- banner
- swell
- mediocre
- unsurpassed
- minimal
- sufficient
- fabulous
- sufficient
- superlative
- worthy
- marvelous
- A1
- choice
- stellar
- useful
- premium
- keen
- fancy
- fabulous
- marvellous
- first-class
- worthy
- sterling
- borderline
- suitable
- dandy
- heavenly
- noble
- choice
- top
- grand
- sensational
- high-grade
- boss
- sensational
- sterling
- average
- keen
- prime
- fair
- capital
- superb
- fancy
- nifty
- useful
- grand
- splendid
- minimal
- first-class
- slick
- premium
- nifty
- superb
- high-grade
Synonyms:
- paltry
- scurrilous
- lesser
- stingy
- abominable
- egregious
- atrocious
- second-rate
- reprehensible
- mean
- mediocre
- stinky
- crumby
- detestable
- meagre
- worthless
- deplorable
- short
- flagrant
- gross
- valueless
- cheesy
- rubbishy
- sleazy
- spare
- crappy
- below par
- miserable
- sucky
- gnarly
- shoddy
- unspeakable
- miscreant
- coarse
- shabby
- common
- bitchin'
- execrable
- trashy
- bum
- miserly
- skimpy
- counterfeit
- odious
- meager
- junky
- fake
- horrendous
- low-rent
- damnable
- vile
- bush-league
- low-grade
- abysmal
- scanty
- faulty
- villainous
Antonyms:
wrong Sentence Examples
- The teacher pointed out that my answer was incorrect.
- I realized I had made the wrong decision when I lost all my money.
- The directions on the map were wrong, and we ended up in the wrong place.
- I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number.
- The store accidentally gave me the wrong item, and I had to return it.
- His arguments were based on incorrect assumptions.
- I know I should have done it differently, but at the moment, it seemed like the right thing to do, even though it turned out to be wrong.
- I was proven wrong when the facts came to light.
- The wrong person was accused of the crime.
- It's wrong to steal, even if you're desperate.
FAQs About the word wrong
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law, any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right, treat unjustly; do wrong to, not cor
unacceptable, disastrous, bad, poor, flawed, lame, horrible, deficient, terrible, under par
classic, tolerable, special, acceptable, perfect, OK, wonderful, OK, better, acceptable
The teacher pointed out that my answer was incorrect.
I realized I had made the wrong decision when I lost all my money.
The directions on the map were wrong, and we ended up in the wrong place.
I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number.
