English dictionary definition of:

wrong


Noun

  • any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
  • that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

Verb

  • treat unjustly; do wrong to

Adjective

  • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
  • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
  • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
  • based on or acting or judging in error
  • not functioning properly
  • badly timed
  • used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
  • not in accord with established usage or procedure
  • contrary to conscience or morality or law

Adverb

  • in an inaccurate manner

Thesaurus

amiss awry damage faulty haywire ill-timed improper incorrect incorrectly unseasonable untimely wrongfulness wrongly

Spellzone course content

View spelling list Silent w words and learn about the word wrong in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight.

Scrabble score for wrong


Scrabble score = 9

generated at 16:32:49 on 18-11-19

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