Word Games Pro Dictionary

wrongfully

adverb

In an unjust or unfair manner

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
W
Ends with
Y
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹɒŋfəli

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. In an unjust or unfair manner

    “The employee claimed that she was wrongfully dismissed”

In context

Example Sentences

The employee claimed that she was wrongfully dismissed
People who were wrongfully imprisoned should be released

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top