wrongful

wrong·ful

adj \ˈrȯŋ-fəl\

Definition of WRONGFUL

1

: wrong, unjust

2

a : having no legal sanction : unlawful b : having no legal claim <a wrongful heir>

— wrong·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— wrong·ful·ness noun

Examples of WRONGFUL

1. He is suing his former employer for wrongful termination.
2. <charged with wrongful possession of narcotics>

First Known Use of WRONGFUL

14th century

Related to WRONGFUL

Synonyms: criminal, felonious, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, illegal

Antonyms: lawful, legal, legitimate

Related Words: bad, evil, immoral, shameful, sinful, unethical, wicked, wrong; blamable, blameworthy, censurable, reprehensible; banned, barred, contraband, criminalized, disallowed, discouraged, forbidden, interdicted, outlawed, prohibited, proscribed; adulterine, bootleg, unauthorized, unlicensed, unsanctioned; under-the-counter, under-the-table; corrupt, unprincipled, unscrupulous, villainous

Near Antonyms: ethical, good, just, principled, right, righteous, virtuous; allowed, permitted; authorized, licensed; approved, endorsed (also indorsed), sanctioned; abetted, encouraged, promoted, suggested, supported; correct, decent, decorous, proper, seemly

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Rhymes with WRONGFUL

songful