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wrong
Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
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adjective
Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
“An incorrect calculation”
adjective
Contrary to conscience or morality or law
“It is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor”
adjective
Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
“Said all the wrong things”
adjective
Not functioning properly
“Something is amiss”
adjective
Based on or acting or judging in error
“It is wrong to think that way”
adjective
Not in accord with established usage or procedure
“The wrong medicine”
adjective
Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
“Socks worn wrong side out”
adjective
Badly timed
“An ill-timed intervention”
adjective
Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
“He submitted a faulty report”
noun
That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
“He feels that you are in the wrong”
noun
Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
adverb
In an incorrect manner
“He decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly”
verb
Treat unjustly; do wrong to
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An incorrect calculation
The report in the paper is wrong
Your information is wrong
The clock showed the wrong time
Found themselves on the wrong road
Based on the wrong assumptions
It is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor
Cheating is wrong
It is wrong to lie
Said all the wrong things
Something is amiss
Has gone completely haywire
Something is wrong with the engine
It is wrong to think that way
The wrong medicine
The wrong way to shuck clams
It is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts
Socks worn wrong side out
An ill-timed intervention
You think my intrusion unseasonable
An untimely remark
It was the wrong moment for a joke
He submitted a faulty report
An incorrect transcription
The wrong side of the road
He feels that you are in the wrong
He decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly
She guessed wrong
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