Meaning of 'wrong'

adjective

based on or acting or judging in error

Example: "it is wrong to think that way"

adjective

badly timed

Synonyms: untimely unseasonable ill-timed

adjective

used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

Example: "socks worn wrong side out"

adjective

not in accord with established usage or procedure

Example: "the wrong medicine"

Synonyms: incorrect

adjective

contrary to conscience or morality or law

Example: "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"

noun

any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

Synonyms: damage

noun

that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

Example: "We believe that your client is in the wrong here."

Synonyms: wrongfulness

verb

treat unjustly

Example: "do wrong to"

adverb

in an inaccurate manner

Synonyms: inaccurately

adjective

characterized by errors

Synonyms: faulty incorrect

adjective

not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

Example: "said all the wrong things"

Synonyms: improper

adjective

not correct

Synonyms: incorrect

adjective

not functioning properly

Synonyms: amiss