wrong

/rɔɳ/

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Adjective

characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules; the wrong side of the road"
- he submitted a faulty report
- an incorrect transcription
badly timed
- an ill-timed intervention
- you think my intrusion unseasonable
- an untimely remark
- it was the wrong moment for a joke
used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
- socks worn wrong side out
not in accord with established usage or procedure
- the wrong medicine
- the wrong way to shuck clams
- it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts
based on or acting or judging in error
- it is wrong to think that way
not functioning properly
- something is amiss
- has gone completely haywire
- something is wrong with the engine
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
- said all the wrong things
contrary to conscience or morality or law
- it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor
- cheating is wrong
- it is wrong to lie
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
- an incorrect calculation
- the report in the paper is wrong
- your information is wrong
- the clock showed the wrong time
- found themselves on the wrong road
- based on the wrong assumptions

Adverb

in an inaccurate manner
- he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly
- she guessed wrong

Noun

any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
- he feels that you are in the wrong

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