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as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
there is something wrong with this cake—it has a funny taste
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2
as in incorrect
having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts
I'm sorry, but the latest research proves you wrong
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
has a knack for saying just the wrong thing
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as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
her answer that Thomas Jefferson was the second president of the United States is wrong—it was John Adams, of course
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as in immoral
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
was caught doing something wrong
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as in bad
that which is morally unacceptable
any reasonable person should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
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as in injustice
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
trying to right all the wrongs in the world
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as in badly
off the desired or intended path or course
all of our carefully laid plans have gone wrong
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as in to harm
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Recent Examples of wrong
Dennis Esser, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Smith and Hanson both found joy and beauty in the ‘wrong side’ of a tapestry, with its wild mix of colours and yarns, and this led to a collection that reimagines tapestries as wearable pieces of art.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Even the higher limit may not be enough to ensure safety: Schade said that if the winds blow wrong and wells are dense enough, toxins can travel much farther than any current setback requirement.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Nick Miller, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Where did 2022 go so wrong and how can 2023 go right?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
The Merit Systems Protection Board hears cases involving federal employees who believe they were wronged by the government.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Watching the tournament and rooting against a hole-in-one just seems wrong on so many levels.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Smith and Hanson both found joy and beauty in the ‘wrong side’ of a tapestry, with its wild mix of colours and yarns, and this led to a collection that reimagines tapestries as wearable pieces of art.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and Everett’s speeches and interviews have not included a heartfelt apology that acknowledges that.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
Even the higher limit may not be enough to ensure safety: Schade said that if the winds blow wrong and wells are dense enough, toxins can travel much farther than any current setback requirement.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
When things were going wrong at Manchester United, the story was about his decline, about the kid who was the future once but, for reasons too varied and nuanced to boil down into responsible talking points, had become persona non grata at Old Trafford.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Where did 2022 go so wrong and how can 2023 go right?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
An incident in which they (or their dog) are wronged and must reluctantly seek out revenge.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2025
The Merit Systems Protection Board hears cases involving federal employees who believe they were wronged by the government.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
Adjective
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Shapiro told reporters at a news conference on April 16 that regardless of the motivation for the crime, political violence must be condemned as unacceptable in our society.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Any format that builds in a conflict of interest is unacceptable.—
Robert Greene,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Times' then-editorial page editor, James Bennet, who had inserted the incorrect claims into the passage, wrote an apology that was posted to the opinion section's social media account.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the extension payment date for taxpayers who log into the IRS website is incorrect.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after further usage of inappropriate language.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lewin has insisted there was nothing inappropriate about this visit.—
Nick Tabor,
Curbed,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For generations, his grave has been marked by an erroneous headstone with a Latin cross, not a Star of David, something Eiferman learned only recently.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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But Trump sees trade deficits as America getting ripped off, which is erroneous.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless of what transpired between the two cast members, on or off screen, Aspen was unfairly portrayed as an immoral character.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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We are limited to enforcing the law, not policing immoral behavior.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Noun
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This is an obvious injustice that could be easily remedied by bringing Abrego Garcia back.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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After nearly 40 years, Green Day is still using their music as a megaphone to protest the world’s injustices.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The attack left parts of the residence badly burned, though no one was injured.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Viv reacts badly to how the doctor (Sharon Omi) is discussing Greg’s illness.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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