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wrong

The word “wrong” has 1 syllable: wrong

It's pronounced as /rɔŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “wrong” has 451 synonyms and 271 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wrong along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wrong

Antonyms for wrong

Meanings of wrong

  • noun
    1. Something that is immoral or not good.
    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.
  • 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.
    2. Asserting something incorrect or untrue.
    3. Immoral, not good, bad.
    4. Improper; unfit; unsuitable.
    5. Not working; out of order.
    6. Designed to be worn or placed inward; as, the wrong side of a garment or of a piece of cloth.
    7. Twisted; wry.
  • adverb
    1. In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.

Example Sentences

  • You gave the wrong answer to the last question.
  • It feels wrong to ignore the warning signs.
  • She realized she was wrong after checking the facts.
  • Taking credit for someone else’s work is wrong.
  • If the directions are wrong, we might get lost.

On this page you'll find 722 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wrong, such as: A1, OK, abetted, abominable, abomination, abuse, abysmal.

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