Synonyms for

Wrong

Verb / rɔ:ŋ / Another word for wrong — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not correct; not in accordance with what is morally right or good

Synonyms & similar words

wrongly unseasonable incorrectly untimely rightfulness legalinjury incorrect improper right haywire awry wrongfulness amiss illtimed faulty correctly correct damage incorrect inaccurate mistaken faulty improper unsuitable inappropriate immoral unfair unjust sinful evil wicked bad harmful damaging offensive disrespectful unlawful illegal

Synonyms by register

Formal

incorrect erroneous inaccurate mistaken

Informal

off bogus lame screwy

Literary

askew awry amiss

Antonyms

right correct true accurate proper valid just

Common collocations

  • wrong answer
  • wrong way
  • wrong number
  • wrong time
  • wrong place
  • wrong decision
  • something is wrong
  • dead wrong

Word family

noun wrongness
adjective wrong
adverb wrongly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that is not morally right or ethically sound. Can also mean incorrect or mistaken in factual matters.

Example sentences

  1. You spelled your name wrong.
  2. It's wrong to lie.
  3. She got the wrong bus.
  4. He did me wrong.
  5. The teacher marked my answer as wrong.

Quotes

  • It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not. - Andre Gide
  • It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live. - J.K. Rowling
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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