wrong

A1
Pronunciation
/ɹɒŋ/
/ɹɔŋ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something that is immoral or not good.

Example Sentences
  • Injustice is a heinous wrong.
2 Definition

An instance of wronging someone (sometimes with possessive to indicate the wrongdoer).

3 Definition

The incorrect or unjust position or opinion.

4 Definition

The opposite of right; the concept of badness.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To treat unjustly; to injure or harm.

2 Definition

To deprive of some right, or to withhold some act of justice.

3 Definition

To slander; to impute evil to unjustly.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Incorrect or untrue.

Example Sentences
  • Some of your answers were correct, and some were wrong.
2 Definition

Asserting something incorrect or untrue.

Example Sentences
  • You're wrong: he's not Superman at all.
3 Definition

Immoral, not good, bad.

Example Sentences
  • It is wrong to lie.
4 Definition

Improper; unfit; unsuitable.

Example Sentences
  • A bikini is the wrong thing to wear on a cold day.
5 Definition

Not working; out of order.

Example Sentences
  • Don't cry, honey. Tell me what's wrong.
6 Definition

Designed to be worn or placed inward; as, the wrong side of a garment or of a piece of cloth.

7 Definition

Twisted; wry.

Example Sentences
  • a wrong nose
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.

Example Sentences
  • I spelled several names wrong in my address book.