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Meaning of wrong
The primary meaning of the word "wrong" is something that is not correct or true.
Etymology of wrong
The word "wrong" has its origin in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the word "wrang", which meant "twisted" or "turned", and is related to the Old Norse word "rangr", meaning "crooked" or "awry", and the Old High German word "wrang", meaning "false" or "incorrect", with the word's meaning evolving over time to encompass a range of concepts related to incorrectness, injustice, and unsuitability.
Synonyms
incorrect
mistaken
false
inaccurate
erroneous
flawed
imperfect
defective
faulty
amiss
awry
askew
misguided
misdirected
misinformed
ill-advised
ill-judged
inappropriate
improper
unjustified
unwarranted
ungrounded
baseless
unfounded
misinterpreted
misconstrued
distorted
twisted
perverted
warped
crooked
deceitful
dishonest
untruthful
fallacious
specious
spurious
bogus
counterfeit
fake
fraudulent
sham
spurious
Definitions
- Not correct or true
- * Not in accordance with what is accepted as right or just
- * Not appropriate or suitable
Usage Examples
- The teacher pointed out the wrong answer on the student's test
- * It's wrong to lie to someone's face
- * The company was sued for selling wrong or defective products