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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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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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Applying pressure while trying to make a knife do its job can result in slipping and slicing the wrong thing entirely—and no one wants to greet their guests while covered in bandages.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: The Justice Department and advocacy groups who sued Virginia over Youngkin's order said the program, which relies on DMV data, targeted actual eligible voters using wrong or outdated information.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
Something is going wrong in the mighty U.S. economy.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2024
With help from a fanboy teen with a mysterious past (Locke) and frenemy witch Rio Vidal (Plaza), Agatha breaks free of her chains, but is instantly pursued by all the powerful witches she's ever wronged.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Global Breakout: Argo-esque Czech Oscar entry Waves is proving doubters wrong at the Box Office, Nancy writes.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Applying pressure while trying to make a knife do its job can result in slipping and slicing the wrong thing entirely—and no one wants to greet their guests while covered in bandages.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Halloween presents a powerful opportunity to right any wrongs and ensure your actions resonate with your truth, which can lead to greater harmony in your interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Zoom in: The Justice Department and advocacy groups who sued Virginia over Youngkin's order said the program, which relies on DMV data, targeted actual eligible voters using wrong or outdated information.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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And that’s a big yikes Grading The Week: Christian Braun did Russell Westbrook wrong how?
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
Something is going wrong in the mighty U.S. economy.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
Verb
Some of these movies were also clarion calls for justice for those unfairly wronged.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2024
With help from a fanboy teen with a mysterious past (Locke) and frenemy witch Rio Vidal (Plaza), Agatha breaks free of her chains, but is instantly pursued by all the powerful witches she's ever wronged.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
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An American president who thinks strategically would likely conclude that the risks and costs associated with tariffs-as-a-tactic would be remarkably high, if not unacceptable.Samuel Gregg, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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Not holding my breath for Mike Johnson or Elise Stefanik to state the obvious that this is unacceptable, dangerous, & shameful.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Netflix documentary concludes with John theorizing that something about the DNA evidence may be incorrect.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kia recalls:Over 62,000 vehicles: See affected models Stellantis recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L for incorrect vehicle speed Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling 7,198 of its 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L vehicles.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Billboard is apologizing after posting an inappropriate video of pop star Taylor Swift.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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The general etiquette missteps while attending an event are not RSVP, not being punctual, not bringing a gift, not making a good impression, inappropriate dress code, not knowing when to leave, not sending a thank you card.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ross reportedly threatened to fire officials who oversee the National Weather Service after forecasters tried to correct an erroneous hurricane warning from Trump.Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
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Checking for fraud Be careful with this one, because there are a lot of erroneous reports during the election season.John Brandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This term was derived from bawd, which referred to someone who encouraged immoral or promiscuous behavior, particularly a procuress or pimp.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Some senior officers mistakenly believe that the military is obligated to resist orders that are unethical or immoral.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 13 Sep. 2024
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The revenue could come from taxes on bads (pollution, for example) or on rents (including land and, above all, intellectual property).Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
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Despite the obvious bad, there was undeniable good.Mellissa Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
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Wherever, there is injustice, I am compelled to seek justice and a peaceful, non-violent resolution.Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Erik Ortiz Erik Ortiz is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital focusing on racial injustice and social inequality.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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But the supply for most of our goods and services had been badly disrupted.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Cleveland led by 19 after the first quarter and the game was never close after that, the Lakers sputtering badly on both ends of the court.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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