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as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
there is something wrong with this cake—it has a funny taste
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as in incorrect
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
I'm sorry, but the latest research proves you wrong
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
has a knack for saying just the wrong thing
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
her answer that Thomas Jefferson was the second president of the United States is wrong—it was John Adams, of course
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as in immoral
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
was caught doing something wrong
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as in bad
that which is morally unacceptable
any reasonable person should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
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as in injustice
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
trying to right all the wrongs in the world
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as in badly
off the desired or intended path or course
all of our carefully laid plans have gone wrong
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as in to harm
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Recent Examples of wrong
A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
Here, the villain keeps countless metahumans (humans who have developed superpowers), as well as at least one ex-girlfriend who wronged him.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
And the wrong reaction of society is to let that person alone or that entity alone.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Armed with her arsenal, motorcycle and an attitude that just won't quit, Barb is willing to right any wrong in Steel Harbor – if the price is right.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
One explanation for this may be that competitive people angrily want to prove the critic wrong, as opposed to carefully trying to better themselves.
—Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Mitzi Rapkin: This novel is like a flower blossoming with all these different petals, because there’s so many different directions to look at and who has been wronged, and what has happened here.
—A Dialogue, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
Here, the villain keeps countless metahumans (humans who have developed superpowers), as well as at least one ex-girlfriend who wronged him.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
Dylan Losey, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech who studies human-robot interaction, said there’s nothing inherently wrong with delivery robots.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
And the wrong reaction of society is to let that person alone or that entity alone.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
For example, my twenty-one-year-old daughter, the one who seems to have committed a crime, or certainly a wrong, is a person named Heidi.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Armed with her arsenal, motorcycle and an attitude that just won't quit, Barb is willing to right any wrong in Steel Harbor – if the price is right.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
If the spelling still comes out wrong, try adjusting the phonetic spelling until the system gets it right.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 18 Aug. 2025
One explanation for this may be that competitive people angrily want to prove the critic wrong, as opposed to carefully trying to better themselves.
—Big Think, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wrong
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
Adjective
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Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other Republicans — especially in the House — see it as an unacceptable expansion of President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, which Republicans have tried to eliminate or cut back since it was enacted 15 years ago.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In April, the sheriff disclosed further issues, including incorrect citation numbers and amounts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aerating in the incorrect season could have negative consequences for your lawn.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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Judge Arun Subramanian noted the tone of the defense's letter was inappropriate and should not be done again.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Vedra and other debt law experts said a high rate of default judgments indicates a system that favors the pursuers over the pursued — and increases the chances someone will be harmed by an erroneous bill.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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And in 2010’s Flash Crash, algorithmic trading bots created a feedback loop of erroneous trades, wiping out nearly $1 trillion in market value in minutes.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike previous seasons, Dorothy never makes immoral choices.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This is disgraceful and immoral.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Noun
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And Maeve really hates injustice and that follows through in all the scenes with the guys.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Nigerian Supreme Court finally has a chance to rectify this injustice.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Spurs did not just play badly against Glimt; they were battered.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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