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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 incorrectness
the quality or state of being unsuitable or unfitting
arguments about the rightness or wrongness of the satirical skit drowned out any discussion of the points it attempted to raise
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as in to harm
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Recent Examples of wrong
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 June 2025
Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.
—Lubna Zeidan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
But subversion at the expense of any agency or enjoyment makes for the wrong kind of friction in an experience like this.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Shaun Harper, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Maybe a first step should have been acknowledging the wrong that took place in April.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2025
Right before things went off the rails, Ye was offended that Morgan got his follower count wrong on X. Morgan listed 32 million when the exact number is upward of 33.3 million at press time.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
From employees who have been wronged by their boss to restaurateurs defending their livelihoods from copycats, competing culinary pros put their favorite knives, and egos, on the line in a bid to put old scores to bed.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 June 2025
Claiming persecution becomes more believable when it is coupled with the righteous indignation of the wronged.
—Lubna Zeidan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
Worse, voters from both bodies get it wrong way too often.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
But subversion at the expense of any agency or enjoyment makes for the wrong kind of friction in an experience like this.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Instead, strategy and intentionality are both necessary and required to right past and present wrongs in hiring processes.
—Shaun Harper, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
Maybe a first step should have been acknowledging the wrong that took place in April.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
The magic of Cera’s performances has always been his stealthy sense of humor — a wide-eyed deadpan, words that come out wrong, a sweet cluelessness that sometimes cloaks an unexpected edge.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2025
Right before things went off the rails, Ye was offended that Morgan got his follower count wrong on X. Morgan listed 32 million when the exact number is upward of 33.3 million at press time.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
Adjective
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Hertz’s 10-month delay in contacting you is unacceptable and likely violates their own policies for handling claims efficiently.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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By the federal government’s own standards, USAID’s fire sale is unacceptable.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In high-stakes environments, this tendency toward overreliance is particularly dangerous: Users may accept incorrect AI suggestions, especially if delivered with apparent confidence.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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No other incorrect packaging has been discovered or reported to date.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 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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At one point, Ryan thought he’d been traded when an erroneous report made the social media rounds.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The examples and notes in question were and are erroneous and inconsistent with our policies, and have been removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This country already has very limited ability to stop the Republicans’ attempt to end democracy in the United States mostly due to their immoral actions on the Supreme Court nominations of Obama and Biden.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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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
Adverb
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Early studies found that Black residents returned later than others, largely because many lived in flood-prone areas where homes were badly damaged.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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So each case may simply come down to: How badly do the big-money donors want the guy gone?—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Analysts said that ordinary Democrats' greater mistrust of Republicans and friction with friends suggests a reluctance among Democrats to engage with Republicans that could harm the party's chances at regaining political standing.—
James Lange,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Tennessee Senate adopted sweeping new regulations for the state's $250 million hemp industry, approving new tax rates, age restrictions and penalties and licensure requirements ― despite objections from both Democrats and Republicans that the bill could harm hemp farmers and some retailers.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The White House disputes the prediction, arguing the Congressional Budget Office is a poor predictor of outcomes.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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While poor earnings could send tech stocks down momentarily, the S&P 500 has yielded returns in most years since its inception.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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