Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Wrong.
How to pronounce wrong:
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Wrong - as an adjective
Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
Example: "An incorrect calculation"
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incorrect13Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9Contrary to conscience or morality or law
Example: "It is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"
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right9Based on or acting or judging in error
Example: "It is wrong to think that way"
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right9Wrong - as a noun
That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
Example: "He feels that you are in the wrong"
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wrongfulness19Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right9Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
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damage10legal injuryWrong - as an adverb
In an incorrect manner
Example: "He decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"
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incorrectly18wrongly14Wrong - as an adjective satellite
Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
Example: "Said all the wrong things"
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improper14Not functioning properly
Example: "Something is amiss"
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amiss7awry10haywire16Not in accord with established usage or procedure
Example: "The wrong medicine"
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incorrect13Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
Example: "Socks worn wrong side out"
Badly timed
Example: "An ill-timed intervention"
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ill-timedunseasonable14untimely13Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
Example: "He submitted a faulty report"
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faulty12incorrect13Example Sentences
"She gave the wrong answer to the math problem."
"He took a wrong turn and got lost."
"The wrong person was accused of the crime."
"I made a wrong decision and regretted it."
"Her wrong actions caused a lot of harm."
Word Game Points
Is WRONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wrong is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WRONG has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is WRONG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wrong is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWRONG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is WRONG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wrong is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWRONG has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
