wrong

adjective

  1. 1

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

    he submitted a faulty report

    an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road

  2. 2

    not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

    said all the wrong things

  3. 3

    not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

    an incorrect calculation

    the report in the paper is wrong

  4. 4

    based on or acting or judging in error

    it is wrong to think that way

  5. 5

    not functioning properly

    something is amiss

    has gone completely haywire

  6. 6

    badly timed

    an ill-timed intervention

    you think my intrusion unseasonable

  7. 7

    used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

    socks worn wrong side out

  8. 8

    not in accord with established usage or procedure

    the wrong medicine

    the wrong way to shuck clams

  9. 9

    contrary to conscience or morality or law

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

    cheating is wrong

noun

  1. 1

    any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

  2. 2

    that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

    he feels that you are in the wrong

verb

  1. 1

    treat unjustly; do wrong to

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