wrong

/rɔŋ/ nounadjectiveverb
5 letters1 syllable9 points in Scrabble®11 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS13
NOUN
1

That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law.

“he feels that you are in the wrong”

2

Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

ADJECTIVE
1

Based on or acting or judging in error.

“it is wrong to think that way”

2

Contrary to conscience or morality or law.

“it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor”

“cheating is wrong”

3

Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward.

“socks worn wrong side out”

4

Not functioning properly.

“something is wrong with the engine”

5

Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth.

“the report in the paper is wrong”

“your information is wrong”

6

Badly timed.

“it was the wrong moment for a joke”

7

Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion.

“said all the wrong things”

8

Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules.

“the wrong side of the road”

9

Not in accord with established usage or procedure.

“the wrong medicine”

“the wrong way to shuck clams”

VERB
1

Treat unjustly; do wrong to.

ADVERB
1

In an inaccurate manner.

“she guessed wrong”

WORD FORMS
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Starts & ends withW … G
Syllableswrong
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