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1. wrong
adjective. ['ˈrɔŋ'] not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth.
Synonyms
- correctness
- erroneous
- fallacious
- improper
- inaccurate
- incorrect
- mistaken
- false
Antonyms
- right
- accurate
- wrongness
- true
- correct
- incorrectness
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Rhymes with Wrong
- vietcong
- guangdong
- yearlong
- xudong
- see-kiong
- prolong
- lifelong
- hong-kong
- drepung
- zedong
- yuzong
- xuedong
- strong
- sprong
- pudong
- hmong
- delong
- dejongh
- dejonge
- dejong
- belong
- vuong
- truong
- throng
- stong
- spong
- sarong
- quang
- prong
- phuong
How do you pronounce wrong?
Pronounce wrong as rɔŋ.
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Sentences with wrong
1. Adjective
Stitch the ribbon to the wrong side of the lace by hand using a blind stitch.
Quotes about wrong
1. I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.
- Marilyn Monroe
2. Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
- William Shakespeare, All's Well That Ends Well
3. Have you fallen in love with the wrong person yet?'Jace said, "Unfortunately, Lady of the Haven, my one true love remains myself."..."At least,"she said, "you don't have to worry about rejection, Jace Wayland.""Not necessarily. I turn myself down occasionally, just to keep it interesting.
- Cassandra Clare, City of Bones
2. wrong
adjective. ['ˈrɔŋ'] contrary to conscience or morality or law.
Synonyms
- rightness
- misguided
- reprehensible
- unethical
- evil
- unjust
- immoral
- improper
- criminal
- condemnable
- deplorable
- wicked
- vicious
- mistaken
Antonyms
- proper
- ethical
- right
- good
- just
- wrongness
- virtuous
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. wrong
adjective. ['ˈrɔŋ'] not appropriate for a purpose or occasion.
Synonyms
- inappropriate
Antonyms
- genuine
- legitimate
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. wrong
adjective. ['ˈrɔŋ'] not functioning properly.
Synonyms
- amiss
- haywire
- malfunctioning
- awry
Antonyms
- incorrect
- improperness
- inappropriateness
- impropriety
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. wrong
noun. ['ˈrɔŋ'] that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law.
Synonyms
- injustice
- unjustness
Antonyms
- justice
- right
- fair
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. wrong
noun. ['ˈrɔŋ'] any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.
Synonyms
- legal injury
- injury
Antonyms
- beneficent
- unfairness
- impartial
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. wrong
adverb. ['ˈrɔŋ'] in an inaccurate manner.
Synonyms
- incorrectly
Antonyms
- right
- beneficence
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. wrong
verb. ['ˈrɔŋ'] treat unjustly; do wrong to.
Synonyms
- aggrieve
- do by
- sandbag
- victimize
- victimise
- handle
Antonyms
- inequity
- honorable
- equitable
- chaste
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. wrong
adjective. ['ˈrɔŋ'] used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward.
Antonyms
- inoffensive
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. wrong
adjective. ['ˈrɔŋ'] based on or acting or judging in error.
Antonyms
- superior
Etymology
- wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))