Wrong Meaning

There are 13 meaning(s) for word Wrong

Meaning 1 : that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

    Example : he feels that you are in the wrong

    Synonyms : wrongfulness
Meaning 2 : not functioning properly

    Example : something is wrong with the engine

    Synonyms : amiss,  awry,  haywire
Meaning 3 : any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

    Synonyms : damage,  legal injury
Meaning 4 : not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

    Example : the report in the paper is wrong,your information is wrong,the clock showed the wrong time,found themselves on the wrong road,based on the wrong assumptions

    Synonyms : incorrect
Meaning 5 : badly timed

    Example : it was the wrong moment for a joke

    Synonyms : ill-timed,  unseasonable,  untimely
Meaning 6 : in an inaccurate manner

    Example : she guessed wrong

    Synonyms : incorrectly,  wrongly
Meaning 7 : not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

    Example : said all the wrong things

    Synonyms : improper
Meaning 8 : characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

    Example : the wrong side of the road

    Synonyms : faulty,  incorrect
Meaning 9 : not in accord with established usage or procedure

    Example : the wrong medicine,the wrong way to shuck clams

    Synonyms : incorrect
Meaning 10 : based on or acting or judging in error

    Example : it is wrong to think that way

Meaning 11 : contrary to conscience or morality or law

    Example : it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor,cheating is wrong,it is wrong to lie

Meaning 12 : treat unjustly; do wrong to

Meaning 13 : used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

    Example : socks worn wrong side out

Wrong Antonyms

How to Pronounce Wrong

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