Wrong
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British pronunciation/ɹˈɒŋ/
American pronunciation/ˈɹɔŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "wrong"

01

not based on facts or the truth

wrong definition and meaning
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He followed the wrong directions and got lost.
She pressed the wrong button and accidentally deleted the file.
02

against the law or morality

wrong definition and meaning
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Lying to someone is wrong because it breaches trust and honesty.
Cheating on exams is wrong because it undermines academic integrity.
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It was wrong not to thank your host after the dinner party.
Wearing casual clothes to a formal event is considered wrong by many.
04

not working correctly, often due to an issue that needs to be fixed

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Something seems wrong with the fridge because it is leaking water.
The car engine sounds wrong and needs checking.
05

deviating from what is correct or expected

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He drove on the wrong side of the road and caused a traffic jam.
It felt like the wrong decision when they ignored the company ’s guidelines.
06

referring to the side of fabric or clothing that is intended to be hidden or face inward when worn

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He noticed his sweater was on the wrong side out after leaving the house.
The jacket looked odd because the wrong side of the fabric was showing.
to wrong
01

to treat someone unfairly or unjustly

Transitive: to wrong sb
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He wronged his friend by spreading false rumors about him.
The company wronged its employees by refusing to pay them their wages.
wrong
01

in a manner that is incorrect or mistaken

wrong definition and meaning
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The calculation was done wrong, producing an incorrect result.
They assumed I would prefer coffee, but they guessed wrong, as I actually prefer tea.
Wrong
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a violation of ethical or legal standards

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He feels immense guilt for the wrong he did in the past.
She tried to make amends for the wrong she had caused.
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an act that causes harm or injustice

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The court sought to correct the wrongs committed against the victims.
History remembers those who fight against social wrongs.
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