in the wrong

phrase

: in the position or situation of being wrong

We had an argument and each of us thinks that the other was in the wrong.

Examples of in the wrong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The wrong message, in the wrong shape, at the wrong moment simply bounces off. — Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

After a promising start at the helm with nine wins in his first 12 games, the team is headed in the wrong direction. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

But some experts warn that placed in the wrong hands, this technology could create the next pandemic. — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

There was sheer joy — Warren Barton once instructed Keegan to perform press-ups on the touchline during a game at St James’ for calling a throw-in the wrong way. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the wrong

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong