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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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2
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
Lubna Zeidan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Roberson said the court system is where those who may have been wronged can — and should — turn for resolution.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Episode 4 flips the script on the trope of a friend screwing up by mouthing off to the wrong person at the worst time.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 July 2025
However, that wrong has now been righted, with Dragonite's new form featuring wings on its head and a pearl on its tail like its pre-evolution, Dragonair.
—Ryan Woodrow, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Andrea Hsu, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Lee, whose debut season with the Giants lasted just 37 games because of a shoulder injury, missed about a week because of back tightness from what the team said was from sleeping wrong.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.
—Lubna Zeidan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Roberson said the court system is where those who may have been wronged can — and should — turn for resolution.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
Entertainment Weekly has your exclusive first look at the trailer for The Wrong Paris, starring the iCarly alum as a reality dating TV show contestant who is actually there for the wrong reasons.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Episode 4 flips the script on the trope of a friend screwing up by mouthing off to the wrong person at the worst time.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
That’s apropos, given that the song’s protagonist was flipping all the wrongs in his life to right.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 July 2025
However, that wrong has now been righted, with Dragonite's new form featuring wings on its head and a pearl on its tail like its pre-evolution, Dragonair.
—Ryan Woodrow, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Verb
Fired employees desperate for information have instead been given responses that are confusing, conflicting and at times, flat out wrong.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Lee, whose debut season with the Giants lasted just 37 games because of a shoulder injury, missed about a week because of back tightness from what the team said was from sleeping wrong.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
Adjective
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The critiques have only intensified with each year that passes since the team’s last Super Bowl victory in 1996, with Jones calling the drought unacceptable at the NFL owners meeting earlier this year.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an interview, Pryor said the deputy's actions were unacceptable given the subject's age, regardless of how the series of events truly unfolded.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One persistent issue is hallucinations, where the AI fabricates information that may seem plausible but is factually incorrect.—
Sameer Ather,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Directors Guild of America has advised its members that the WGA’s position is incorrect, and that they may be contractually obligated to perform such activities during a strike.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the video, Adams accuses the man of being inappropriate with a minor on Grindr, a LGBTQ+ dating and social networking app where the minimum age to make an account is 18.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Avoid anything offensive, violent or inappropriate.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The examples and notes in question were and are erroneous and inconsistent with our policies, and have been removed.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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About 60 of those were licensed using the erroneous measurement system, mostly in New York City, plus around another 40 that have licenses but are yet to open their doors.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rudy flames out on his first day, though, and ends up working for a shady lawyer named Bruiser (Lana Parrilla) and her gleefully immoral paralegal Deck (P.J. Byrne).—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
12 Aug. 2025
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And that may be a good thing for humanity: For humans to thrive in this new era, immoral corporate executives and world leaders alike need to be replaced by AI, Gawdat advised.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 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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The photographer highlights the injustices and inequalities of invisible communities with a documentary and fictional approach.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Aug. 2025
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During the early 1970s when Black people were plagued with the perilous impacts of unchecked racial injustices, Hoover organized his neighbors to create better living conditions, personal wealth and political power.—
Jeremy Busby,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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After making his first kick from 30 yards, Moody missed the 53-yarder badly to the left.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Levante’s players, coach and staff played a big role in providing crucial supplies and support when the team’s home city of Valencia was badly flooded last October.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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