Antonyms for wrong


Grammar : Adj, adv, noun, verb
Spell : rawng, rong
Phonetic Transcription : rɔŋ, rɒŋ


Definition of wrong

Origin :
  • late Old English, "twisted, crooked, wry," from Old Norse rangr, earlier *wrangr "crooked, wry, wrong," from Proto-Germanic *wrangaz (cf. Danish vrang "crooked, wrong," Middle Dutch wranc, Dutch wrang "sour, bitter," literally "that which distorts the mouth"), from PIE *wrengh- "to turn" (see wring).
  • Sense of "not right, bad, immoral, unjust" developed by c.1300. Wrong thus is etymologically a negative of right (from Latin rectus, literally "straight"). Latin pravus was literally "crooked," but most commonly "wrong, bad;" and other words for "crooked" also have meant "wrong" in Italian and Slavic. Cf. also French tort "wrong, injustice," from Latin tortus "twisted." Wrong-headed first recorded 1732. To get up on the wrong side (of the bed) "be in a bad mood" is recorded from 1801.
  • adj incorrect
  • adj immoral, dishonest
  • adj inappropriate, not suitable
  • adj reverse, opposite
  • adv astray
  • noun offense, sin
  • verb hurt, mistreat another
Example sentences :
  • "Flattery to ourselves does not change the nature of what is wrong," answered Philothea.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Not contentment, but a lamentation and an ancient tale of wrong!
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • Our mission is not punishment, but the rectification of wrong.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • On that foul throng that wrought them wrong—on Jury and on Judge!
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • One day she hit the shell in the wrong place--and they're still looking for the monkey.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • It is wrong to waste the precious gift of time, on acrimony and division.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • She was saying in a thick, soft voice, "It was wrong of you, my darling."
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • "You're all wrong, chief," said Larry la Roche, and he grinned at Andrew.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • The punishments that fell upon them fell upon the wrong shoulders.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • Grace's strategy was very clever, but Nora's bullying is all wrong.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Synonyms for wrong

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