1
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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3
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
Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
During this waiting period, employees often lose morale and motivation, which sets the companies on the wrong foot for employee retention.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
By the end, Cap brings one of the most iconic Avengers lines in comic book history to the silver screen, delivers the franchise’s biggest crowd-pleasing moment, and takes the chance to right a romantic wrong.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Pitchfork, 2 Dec. 2024
As Alana and Derrick spend time together, a spark begins to grow, but everything starts to go wrong when Alana’s grandfather’s (Ed Begley Jr.) good luck charm—a vintage Chiefs hat—goes missing.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
James S. Burling, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Biden’s concern that Donald Trump could weaponize the justice system to exact furious vengeance on those who believe have wronged him is obviously not unfounded.
—Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Putin was dead wrong to presume that Ukraine would crumble in the aftermath of his invasion.
—Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
During this waiting period, employees often lose morale and motivation, which sets the companies on the wrong foot for employee retention.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
The poster, however, argued that Mariah is old enough to know right from wrong.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
By the end, Cap brings one of the most iconic Avengers lines in comic book history to the silver screen, delivers the franchise’s biggest crowd-pleasing moment, and takes the chance to right a romantic wrong.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Adverb
No beat-matching and no way to go wrong—just stretch out and let Mari Maurice’s bowing wrap you up in ambient-orchestral spiderweb.
—Pitchfork, 2 Dec. 2024
As Alana and Derrick spend time together, a spark begins to grow, but everything starts to go wrong when Alana’s grandfather’s (Ed Begley Jr.) good luck charm—a vintage Chiefs hat—goes missing.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
In a mythical world, justice proceeds like this: After being wronged by a government injustice, a victim lawyers up and sues the government wrongdoer.
—James S. Burling, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Biden’s concern that Donald Trump could weaponize the justice system to exact furious vengeance on those who believe have wronged him is obviously not unfounded.
—Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
Adjective
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Environmental groups have long opposed the new reservoir and objected to a shorter judicial review, saying the project will release unacceptable amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas, into the air in addition to other adverse impacts.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The alternative — courts that fail to protect our fundamental rights — is unacceptable.—
Peter Martin,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Fixes an issue where certain text hints in combat were incorrect when using a Friend's Support character Trailblazer.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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But a New York Times analysis of the $55 billion in savings claimed by DOGE found that the math is marred with accounting errors, incorrect assumptions, outdated data and other mistakes.—
Talmon Joseph Smith,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Doing so discourages inappropriate behavior with clear sanctions that are duly communicated to the entire organization, while good behavior is rewarded.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While booting a car may be an appropriate remedy to curb parking violations, booting a car that also immobilizes other non-offending vehicles is inappropriate.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Financial Times, the erroneous internal transfer occurred in April 2024 and was missed by a payments employee and a second official assigned to check the transaction before it was cleared to be processed at the start of business the next day.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our inquiry to the hospital was due to an erroneous order of a separate inpatient stay request.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Under Taliban rule, morality laws are strictly enforced, and activities considered immoral or against Islamic principles—such as pornography, adultery, or LGBTQ+ content—are harshly punished.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some view his proposal to take over Gaza as outlandish or immoral, and are no fans of Israel’s right-wing government.—
Katie Glueck,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 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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Karen Gross, Southern Vermont College’s former president and senior policy advisor for the U.S. Department of Education, acknowledged the emotional toll of confronting systemic injustice.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some see more expensive coffee as a corrective to an international system that has long underpaid producers, having the potential to rectify generations of injustice and environmental destruction.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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But Trump's pullback has shaken European nations badly and raised questions over how the continent could defend itself in a real crisis without the U.S. backing that has protected much of Europe from the potential Russian threat since the end of World War II.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The region was badly hit by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh in November and December, and many families and businesses are still recovering.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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