wrong meaning and definition

WRONG noun

Definition of wrong (noun)

1. that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
   • "he feels that you are in the wrong"
   • synonyms: wrongfulness
   • antonym: right
2. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
   • synonyms: damage, legal injury

WRONG verb

Definition of wrong (verb)

1. treat unjustly; do wrong to
   • antonym: compensate

WRONG adjective

Definition of wrong (adjective)

1. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
   • "an incorrect calculation"; "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
   • antonym: correct
2. contrary to conscience or morality or law
   • "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"; "cheating is wrong"; "it is wrong to lie"
   • antonym: right
3. not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
   • "said all the wrong things"
   • synonyms: improper
4. not functioning properly
   • "something is amiss"; "has gone completely haywire"; "something is wrong with the engine"
   • synonyms: amiss, awry, haywire
5. based on or acting or judging in error
   • "it is wrong to think that way"
   • antonym: correct
6. not in accord with established usage or procedure
   • "the wrong medicine"; "the wrong way to shuck clams"; "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"
   • synonyms: incorrect
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"; "an untimely remark"; "it was the wrong moment for a joke"
   • synonyms: ill-timed, unseasonable, untimely
9. characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
   • "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"
   • synonyms: faulty, incorrect

WRONG adverb

Definition of wrong (adverb)

1. in an inaccurate manner
   • "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"; "she guessed wrong"
   • synonyms: incorrectly, wrongly
   • antonym: aright