wrong
noun
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Definition of wrong
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause
2
: something wrong, immoral, or unethical
especially
: principles, practices, or conduct contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law
3
: the state, position, or fact of being or doing wrong: such as
a
: the state of being mistaken or incorrect
b
: the state of being guilty
wrong
adjective
wronger\ ˈrȯŋ-ər
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wrongest\ ˈrȯŋ-əst
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wrongest\ ˈrȯŋ-əst
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Definition of wrong (Entry 2 of 4)
2
: not right or proper according to a code, standard, or convention : improper
it was wrong not to thank your host
3
: not according to truth or facts : incorrect
gave a wrong date
4
: not satisfactory (as in condition, results, health, or temper)
5
: not in accordance with one's needs, intent, or expectations
took the wrong bus
6
: of, relating to, or constituting the side of something that is usually held to be opposite to the principal one, that is the one naturally or by design turned down, inward, or away, or that is the least finished or polished
wrong side of the tracks
: a run-down or unfashionable neighborhood
wrong
adverbDefinition of wrong (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: without accuracy : incorrectly
guessed wrong
2
: without regard for what is proper or just
was reprimanded for what he had done wrong
3
: in a wrong direction
turned wrong at the junction
4a
: in an unsuccessful or unfortunate way
something went wrong
b
: out of working order or condition
5
: in a false light
don't get me wrong
wrong
verb
wronged;
wronging\ ˈrȯŋ-iŋ
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Definition of wrong (Entry 4 of 4)
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Other Words from wrong
Adjective
wrongly
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adverb
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adverb
wrongness
noun
Verb
wronger
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noun
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noun