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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Game 3 looms as a must-win for the Cavs to prove any doubters wrong.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Another one-and-done series, The CW's Good Cop/Bad Cop was a comedic procedural starring Luke Cook and network vet Leighton Meester as sibling detectives trying to right the wrongs of their crooked-cop father, played by Clancy Brown.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
There are many ways for things to go wrong, given the number of parties involved, from surrogates and intended parents to fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow agencies.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
There were several moments like this throughout the show, as viewers took the opportunity to channel their own inner rage at people who have wronged them into Allen’s songwriting.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The company announced Friday on X that the FAA had approved its report about what went wrong with an April 19 launch when the rocket’s upper stage had an engine issue and ultimately lost its customer’s payload.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Game 3 looms as a must-win for the Cavs to prove any doubters wrong.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Noun
The officer also accused CFR of being in the wrong for taking a photo during the harassment incident.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Another one-and-done series, The CW's Good Cop/Bad Cop was a comedic procedural starring Luke Cook and network vet Leighton Meester as sibling detectives trying to right the wrongs of their crooked-cop father, played by Clancy Brown.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Adverb
For our first date, the guy picked a fancy steakhouse; however, things started to go wrong quickly.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
There are many ways for things to go wrong, given the number of parties involved, from surrogates and intended parents to fertility clinics, attorneys, and escrow agencies.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Verb
But Halifax, as an example of the type, displayed a constant generosity of spirit, even to those who wronged him.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
There were several moments like this throughout the show, as viewers took the opportunity to channel their own inner rage at people who have wronged them into Allen’s songwriting.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
Adjective
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What types of answers are unacceptable?—
Prasad Maderamitla,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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If a tool creates unacceptable risk, districts should not use it.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Flip-flops are widely believed to be a poor pick for arch support—but the Clarks Breeze Sea Sandals prove that notion incorrect.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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In addition to the incorrect name and state, the apology poster’s profile photo bore no resemblance to Crosby’s actual ex-husband.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
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Padilla saw a study from the United States Public Interest Research Group, where researchers tested three AI toys with a series of inappropriate questions to gauge the guardrails.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Some free-speech experts at the time felt Disney had a chance to win that case, which revolved around erroneous statements made by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Players take on the role of one of four Vault Hunters searching for mythical vaults while trying to take on the planet’s immoral dictator.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
23 May 2026
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The government has suspended the platform several times, citing concerns that the app promotes immoral or unlawful content.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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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While injustice certainly still exists in the world, no one can still pretend that slavery can be reconciled with individual human rights.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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This illustrated guide teaches readers about systemic racism, along with tools to fight injustice and implement antiracism in their everyday lives.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Teenagers behaving badly in groups is hardly a new thing, experts said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Given how badly Karen Bass has fumbled as mayor, Raman couldn’t do much worse.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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