Pronunciation: /rɔŋ/

Definitions of wrong

noun an unjust, dishonest, or immoral action

Example Sentences

A1 I can't tell right from wrong.

A2 She always points out what's wrong with my work.

B1 There is no right or wrong answer to this question.

B2 It's important to acknowledge when you've done something wrong.

C1 The committee debated the rights and wrongs of the proposed policy.

C2 He refused to admit he was in the wrong.

adjective not correct or true; incorrect

Example Sentences

A1 I made the wrong turn and got lost.

A2 She gave the wrong answer to the question.

B1 It is wrong to judge someone without knowing the full story.

B2 The decision to move forward without proper research was proven wrong in the end.

C1 The company's wrong policies led to a decline in profits.

C2 It is wrong to assume that success comes without hard work.

adverb in a way that is incorrect or mistaken

Example Sentences

A1 She did the math problem wrong.

A2 He answered the question wrong.

B1 The directions were given wrong.

B2 The decision was made wrong.

C1 The experiment was conducted wrong.

C2 The project was executed wrong.

Examples of wrong in a Sentence

formal It is important to acknowledge when something is done wrong in order to learn from mistakes.

informal You got the answer wrong on the quiz, but don't worry, there will be more chances to improve.

slang She totally did him wrong by spreading rumors about him.

figurative Sometimes it feels like the universe is playing a cruel joke on us, like everything is just going wrong.

Grammatical Forms of wrong

past tense

wronged

plural

wrongs

comparative

wronger

superlative

wrongest

present tense

wrong

future tense

will wrong

perfect tense

have wronged

continuous tense

is wronging

singular

wrong

positive degree

wrong

infinitive

to wrong

gerund

wronging

participle

wronged

Origin and Evolution of wrong

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'wrong' originated from the Old English word 'wrang' which meant 'twisted, crooked, or unjust'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wrong' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to something that is not right, incorrect, or morally unjust.