Wrongdoing

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Pronunciation: /ˈrɔːŋˌduɪŋ/

Definitions of wrongdoing

noun a wrongful or illegal act

Example Sentences

A1 Stealing is considered a wrongdoing.

A2 The teacher punished the student for his wrongdoing.

B1 The company conducted an investigation into the alleged wrongdoing.

B2 The politician's wrongdoing was exposed by the media.

C1 The organization implemented new policies to prevent any future wrongdoing.

C2 The CEO was held accountable for the financial wrongdoing within the company.

adjective characterized by or involving wrongdoing

Example Sentences

A1 He was accused of wrongdoing behavior at work.

A2 The teacher explained the consequences of wrongdoing actions.

B1 The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of wrongdoing.

B2 The investigation revealed evidence of serious wrongdoing within the organization.

C1 The committee was tasked with uncovering any potential wrongdoing in the financial statements.

C2 The whistleblower provided detailed information about the alleged wrongdoing by the company executives.

Examples of wrongdoing in a Sentence

formal The investigation revealed evidence of financial wrongdoing within the company.

informal I heard rumors of some shady wrongdoing going on at the office.

slang They got caught red-handed doing some serious wrongdoing.

figurative His betrayal felt like a deep emotional wrongdoing.

Grammatical Forms of wrongdoing

plural

wrongdoings

comparative

more wrongdoing

superlative

most wrongdoing

present tense

wrongdoing

future tense

will be wrongdoing

perfect tense

have wronged

continuous tense

is wrongdoing

singular

wrongdoing

positive degree

wrongdoing

infinitive

to wrong

gerund

wrongdoing

participle

wronged

Origin and Evolution of wrongdoing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'wrongdoing' originated from Middle English, combining 'wrong' and 'doing' to refer to an act that is morally or legally incorrect.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wrongdoing' has retained its original meaning of an immoral or illegal act, but has also come to encompass a broader range of behaviors that are considered unethical or improper.