wrongness
/'rɔɳnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being incorrect or not in accordance with fact or truth. This refers to a lack of accuracy or conformity to reality.
- The quality of being immoral or contrary to conscience. This refers to a violation of ethical principles or moral standards.
- The quality of being unsuitable or inappropriate. This refers to conduct or behavior that is not fitting for a particular situation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wrongness of his calculation was obvious when the experiment failed. (The incorrectness of his calculation...)
- She felt a deep sense of wrongness about keeping the secret. (The immorality of keeping the secret...)
- The wrongness of his outburst at the formal dinner was noted by everyone. (The inappropriateness of his outburst...)
Advanced Usage
- "Moral wrongness": specifically refers to the ethical incorrectness of an action.
- The philosopher debated the moral wrongness of the decision.
- "Inherent wrongness": suggests the incorrect or immoral quality is a fundamental part of something.
- They argued about the inherent wrongness of the law itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Wrong (adj/adv/n): Incorrect, immoral, or mistaken. The base form.
- That is the wrong answer. (adj)
- He was accused of doing wrong. (n)
- Wrongful (adj): Characterized by unfairness or injustice; unlawful.
- He filed a claim for wrongful dismissal.
Synonyms
- Incorrectness: The quality of being not accurate or true.
- Immoralness: The quality of being morally wrong.
- Inappropriateness: The quality of being unsuitable or not proper.
Antonyms
- Rightness: The quality of being correct, moral, or appropriate.
- Correctness: Conformity to fact or truth.
- Propriety: The state of conforming to accepted standards of behavior.
Noun
- the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
- contrary to conscience or morality
- inappropriate conduct