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Wrongful

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WordDefinition
illegitimatenounNot in accordance with the law.
unjustNot fair, just or right.
unlawful(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

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WordDefinition
unjustNot fair, just or right.
illegitimateNot in accordance with the law.
unlawful(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)
incorrectNot correct; erroneous or wrong.
erroneousContaining an error; inaccurate.
wrongIncorrect or untrue.
misguidedMisled or mistaken.
mistakenverb(with a copula verb, often with about) Having an incorrect belief.
unscrupulousWithout scruples; immoral.
lawlessNot governed by any law.
falseUntrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
improperUnsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
inappropriateNot appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.
objectionableArousing disapproval; worthy of objection; offensive.
unfairNot fair.
flawedHaving a flaw or imperfection.
undesirableNot desirable, objectionable or not likely to please.
illicitUnlawful.
unwarrantedUnjustified, inappropriate or undeserved.
inequitableunfair, unequal or unjust.

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