Wrong meaning

What does “wrong” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wrong” is a noun, verb, adjective and adverb with 13 meanings. Its most common meaning is: that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law.

wrong

noun

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

    “he feels that you are in the wrong”

    Synonymswrongfulness
    Oppositesright
  2. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

verb

  1. treat unjustly; do wrong to

    Oppositesright

adjective

  1. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

    “an incorrect calculation”

    “the report in the paper is wrong”

    Synonymsincorrect
    Oppositesright
  2. contrary to conscience or morality or law

    “it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor”

    “cheating is wrong”

    Oppositesright
  3. not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

    “said all the wrong things”

    Synonymsimproper
  4. not functioning properly

    “something is amiss”

    “has gone completely haywire”

  5. based on or acting or judging in error

    “it is wrong to think that way”

    Oppositesright
  6. not in accord with established usage or procedure

    “the wrong medicine”

    “the wrong way to shuck clams”

    Synonymsincorrect
  7. used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

    “socks worn wrong side out”

  8. badly timed

    “an ill-timed intervention”

    “you think my intrusion unseasonable”

  9. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

    “he submitted a faulty report”

    “an incorrect transcription”

adverb

  1. in an inaccurate manner

    “he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly”

    “she guessed wrong”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University