wrong
/ɹɒŋ//ɹɔŋ/
noun
- 1
Something that is immoral or not good.
“Injustice is a heinous wrong.”
- 2
An instance of wronging someone (sometimes with possessive to indicate the wrongdoer).
- 3
The incorrect or unjust position or opinion.
- 4
The opposite of right; the concept of badness.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To treat unjustly; to injure or harm.
- 2
To deprive of some right, or to withhold some act of justice.
- 3
To slander; to impute evil to unjustly.
adjective
- 1
Incorrect or untrue.
“Some of your answers were correct, and some were wrong.”
- 2
Asserting something incorrect or untrue.
“You're wrong: he's not Superman at all.”
- 3
Immoral, not good, bad.
“It is wrong to lie.”
- 4
Improper; unfit; unsuitable.
“A bikini is the wrong thing to wear on a cold day.”
- 5
Not working; out of order.
“Don't cry, honey. Tell me what's wrong.”
- 6
Designed to be worn or placed inward; as, the wrong side of a garment or of a piece of cloth.
- 7
Twisted; wry.
“a wrong nose”
Antonyms
adverb
- 1
In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.
“I spelled several names wrong in my address book.”
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