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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
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
For the past two decades, a majority of voters have almost without interruption said the country is on the wrong track, through multiple presidential administrations from different parties.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
Every real or perceived wrong committed by Democrats or the establishment was placed into this larger story.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 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
Picking the wrong blush can have your cheeks looking overly rosy or chalky.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
For the past two decades, a majority of voters have almost without interruption said the country is on the wrong track, through multiple presidential administrations from different parties.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Righting wrongs For more than a century, commercial farming in South Africa has been dominated by people like Mrs. Pretorius’ husband, Ludwich, whose farming lineage stretches back several generations.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
Every real or perceived wrong committed by Democrats or the establishment was placed into this larger story.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 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
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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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Tom Schwartz later says that the behavior is completely unacceptable, as does Jason.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
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
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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
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Then, a sudden twist propels the narrative into a surreal exploration of time, as Lazzaro awakens years later, unchanged, and ventures into a modern world where the injustices of the past persist in new forms.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here, the senator was passively alluding to environmental injustices, which were commonplace in the 1970s and long before then.—
Jerel Ezell,
Time,
22 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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