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    wrong
    /rɒŋ/

    adjective

    adverb

    • 1. in an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction: "what am I doing wrong?"

    noun

    verb

    • 1. act unjustly or dishonestly towards: "they would kill a man who wronged a family"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWRONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    WRONG definition: 1. not correct: 2. If someone is wrong, they are not correct in their judgment or statement about…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wrongWrong Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause. b. : a violation or invasion of the legal rights of another. especially : tort. 2. : something wrong, immoral, or unethical. especially : principles, practices, or conduct contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law. 3.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wrongWRONG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    deviating from truth or fact; erroneous: a wrong answer. Synonyms: mistaken, untrue, false, incorrect, inaccurate. not correct in action, judgment, opinion, method, etc., as a person; in error: You are wrong to blame him. not proper or usual; not in accordance with requirements or recommended practice: the wrong way to hold a golf club.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wrongWrong - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of wrong. adjective. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth. “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.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › wrongWrong - definition of wrong by The Free Dictionary

    1. Not in conformity with fact or truth; incorrect or erroneous: a wrong answer. 2. a. Contrary to conscience, morality, or law: Stealing is wrong. b. Unfair; unjust: The kids felt it was wrong when some got to go on the field trip but not others. 3. Not required, intended, or wanted: took a wrong turn. 4.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWRONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    You can use wrong in expressions such as you thought wrong and you heard wrong to tell someone that what they thought or were told is incorrect, usually when you are annoyed.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwrong adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of wrong adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWRONG | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    noun. uk / rɒŋ / us. [ C, U ] something that is not morally right: She's old enough to know the difference between right and wrong. be in the wrong. to be responsible for a mistake or something bad that has happened.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › wrongWrong Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Wrong Definition. Not in accordance with justice, law, morality, etc.; unlawful, immoral, or improper. The wrong method, arrived at the wrong time. Contrary to fact, reason, some set standard, etc.; incorrect; inaccurate; false. Unfair; unjust.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryWRONG definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

    If something such as a decision, choice, or action is the wrong one, it is not the best or most suitable one. I really made the wrong decision there. The wrong choice of job might limit your chances of success. If something is wrong, it is incorrect and not in accordance with the facts.