Wrong

noun

rɔŋ

Adjective

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
“the report in the paper is wrong”
“your information is wrong”
“the clock showed the wrong time”
Similar:Incorrect
See also:Improper FalseInaccurate
not in accord with established usage or procedure
“the wrong medicine”
“the wrong way to shuck clams”
Similar:Incorrect
not functioning properly
“something is wrong with the engine”
Similar:Amiss Awry Haywire
badly timed
“it was the wrong moment for a joke”
Similar:Ill-timedUnseasonableUntimely
not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
“said all the wrong things”
Similar:Improper
characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
“the wrong side of the road”
Similar:FaultyIncorrect
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”
See also:UnethicalImmoralEvil
based on or acting or judging in error
“it is wrong to think that way”
used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
“socks worn wrong side out”

that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
“he feels that you are in the wrong”
Similar:Wrongfulness
Type of:InjusticeUnjustness
any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
Similar:Damage
Type of:Injury