wrong

Definitions

1. 1

   imp. of Wring. Wrung.

2. 2adjective

   Twisted; wry; as, a wrong nose.

3. 3adjective

   Not according to the laws of good morals, whether divine or human; not suitable to the highest and best end; not morally right; deviating from rectitude or duty; not just or equitable; not true; not legal; as, a wrong practice; wrong ideas; wrong inclinations and desires.

4. 4adjective

   Not fit or suitable to an end or object; not appropriate for an intended use; not according to rule; unsuitable; improper; incorrect; as, to hold a book with the wrong end uppermost; to take the wrong way.

5. 5adjective

   Not according to truth; not conforming to fact or intent; not right; mistaken; erroneous; as, a wrong statement.

6. 6adjective

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

7. 7adverb

   In a wrong manner; not rightly; amiss; morally ill; erroneously; wrongly.

8. 8adjective

   That which is not right.

9. 9adjective

   Nonconformity or disobedience to lawful authority, divine or human; deviation from duty; -- the opposite of moral right.

10. 10adjective

    Deviation or departure from truth or fact; state of falsity; error; as, to be in the wrong.

11. 11adjective

    Whatever deviates from moral rectitude; usually, an act that involves evil consequences, as one which inflicts injury on a person; any injury done to, or received from; another; a trespass; a violation of right.

12. 12transitive verb

    To treat with injustice; to deprive of some right, or to withhold some act of justice from; to do undeserved harm to; to deal unjustly with; to injure.

13. 13transitive verb

    To impute evil to unjustly; as, if you suppose me capable of a base act, you wrong me.

14. 14noun

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

    Synonyms

    damage
15. 15noun

    that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

    "he feels that you are in the wrong"

    Synonyms

    wrongfulness
16. 16verb

    treat unjustly; do wrong to

17. 17adjective

    characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; the wrong side of the road"

    "he submitted a faulty report"

    "an incorrect transcription"

    Synonyms

    faultyincorrect
18. 18adjective

    not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

    "said all the wrong things"

    Synonyms

    improper
19. 19adjective

    not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

    "an incorrect calculation"

    "the report in the paper is wrong"

    Synonyms

    incorrect
20. 20adjective

    based on or acting or judging in error

    "it is wrong to think that way"

21. 21adjective

    not functioning properly

    "something is amiss"

    "has gone completely haywire"

    Synonyms

    amissawryhaywire
22. 22adjective

    badly timed

    "an ill-timed intervention"

    "you think my intrusion unseasonable"

    Synonyms

    unseasonableuntimely
23. 23adjective

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

    "socks worn wrong side out"

24. 24adjective

    not in accord with established usage or procedure

    "the wrong medicine"

    "the wrong way to shuck clams"

    Synonyms

    incorrect
25. 25adjective

    contrary to conscience or morality or law

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

    "cheating is wrong"

26. 26adverb

    in an inaccurate manner

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

    "she guessed wrong"

    Synonyms

    incorrectlywrongly