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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
Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The artist didn’t want to choose the wrong performer and cause trouble for himself.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
In the end, all of the wrongs are made right and Margaret gets her crown.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Seth Goldman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
From crescent bags to denim maxi skirts, never a foot is put wrong — and the very same can be said for the myriad unique and enviable haircuts.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
The spouse who was wronged may cite fault grounds, such as adultery, in order to obtain a larger share of the estate.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The doctor on call had confirmed that something was wrong, and she was rushed to emergency surgery.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The artist didn’t want to choose the wrong performer and cause trouble for himself.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
Other Republicans said the legislation righted a wrong that should have been addressed a long time ago.
—Maya C. Miller, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
In the end, all of the wrongs are made right and Margaret gets her crown.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Selling millions of food items every week means millions of opportunities for things to go wrong every day.
—Seth Goldman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
From crescent bags to denim maxi skirts, never a foot is put wrong — and the very same can be said for the myriad unique and enviable haircuts.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
People helped those at risk; fought for those wronged; celebrated the arts.
—Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
The spouse who was wronged may cite fault grounds, such as adultery, in order to obtain a larger share of the estate.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrong
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Drivers overwhelmingly perceive drunk driving as dangerous (95%) and socially unacceptable.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Although party representatives are meant to cede responsibility to the military brass during conflicts, their prominence could complicate the use of AI tools, especially if those technologies recommend politically risky or otherwise unacceptable operations.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, 30% of workers are concerned with AI hallucinations, which is when AI generates incorrect information as a result of poor training or inaccurate assumptions.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 780,000 incorrect charges totaling over 2 billion forints ($5.43 million) in one night.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In his Wednesday interview on French radio, French FM Barrot suggested that Musk's interventions in European nations' domestic politics were even more inappropriate because Musk is part of President-elect Trump's government-in-waiting.Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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John Anthony Ayala, of Colton and who previously worked at Inland Peak Performance and F1 Training in San Bernardino, sent inappropriate texts to the girl, according to a Jan. 3 news release by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Highland station.Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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But that expansion did not go quite as planned, as hundreds of drivers received erroneous tickets.Joel Rose, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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The standard is a powerful shield for networks and publications that report erroneous information in good faith.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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Our state and local leaders are the last defense against unconstitutional and immoral federal policies.Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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This is perhaps the most immoral aspect of watching members of Congress downplay the impact of melting polar caps or having presidential debates in which the topic of global warming is handled like an afterthought.LZ Granderson, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
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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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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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This did not look like a team which sensed injustice.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The researchers determined that framing the gender gap in political leadership as an outcome of men's overrepresentation—such as emphasizing that 71% of Congress is male rather than noting that 29% is female—elicited greater anger among women and heightened perceptions of injustice.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bereaved families said that officials told them that the bodies were so badly damaged that officials need time before returning them to relatives.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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That contract belongs to Marcus Stroman, who faded badly in the second half of 2024 and was a non-factor in the Yankees' postseason run, failing to face even one batter.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Wrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrong. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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