wrong Synonyms

wrong Meaning

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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

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wrong (v)

treat unjustly; do wrong to

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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

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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

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wrong (r)

in an inaccurate manner

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wrong ()

imp. of Wring. Wrung.

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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.

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wrong (adv.)

In a wrong manner; not rightly; amiss; morally ill; erroneously; wrongly.

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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.

wrong Sentence Examples

  1. The teacher pointed out that my answer was incorrect.
  2. I realized I had made the wrong decision when I lost all my money.
  3. The directions on the map were wrong, and we ended up in the wrong place.
  4. I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number.
  5. The store accidentally gave me the wrong item, and I had to return it.
  6. His arguments were based on incorrect assumptions.
  7. 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.
  8. I was proven wrong when the facts came to light.
  9. The wrong person was accused of the crime.
  10. 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

horrible, lame, terrible, deficient,unacceptable, poor, bad, flawed, disastrous, ill

acceptable, excellent, classical, special, tolerable, respectable, passable, fine, perfect, passable

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.