- wrong adj
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wrong adj
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wrong — 1 n 1: a violation of the rights of another; esp: tort 2: something (as conduct, practices, or qualities) contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law the difference between right and wrong wrong 2 vt: to do a wrong to … Law dictionary
wrong — n injustice, injury, grievance Analogous words: damage, *injury, harm, mischief: violation, infraction, *breach, trespass, transgression: hardship, *difficulty wrong adj 1 *false … New Dictionary of Synonyms
wrong*/*/*/ — [rɒŋ] adj I 1) if there is something wrong, there is a problem You don t look well. Is anything wrong?[/ex] I checked the engine, but I couldn t find anything wrong.[/ex] There was something wrong with one of the tyres.[/ex] She had some blood… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
wrong — {{11}}wrong (adj.) late O.E., twisted, crooked, wry, from O.N. rangr, earlier *wrangr crooked, wry, wrong, from P.Gmc. *wrangaz (Cf. Dan. vrang crooked, wrong, M.Du. wranc, Du. wrang sour, bitter, lit. that which distorts the mouth ), from PIE… … Etymology dictionary
wrong — adj., adv., n., & v. adj. 1 mistaken; not true; in error (gave a wrong answer; we were wrong to think that). 2 unsuitable; less or least desirable (the wrong road; a wrong decision). 3 contrary to law or morality (it is wrong to steal). 4 amiss;… … Useful english dictionary
wrong — [rôŋ] adj. [ME, crooked, twisted, wrong < OE wrang < ON rangr, wrangr, wrong, twisted: for IE base see WRING] 1. not in accordance with justice, law, morality, etc.; unlawful, immoral, or improper 2. not in accordance with an established… … English World dictionary
wrong — adj 1. bad, immoral, sinful, peccant, wrongful; unlawful, illegal, lawless, illicit, law breaking, illegitimate, Inf. illegit, criminal, felonious, larcenous, delinquent; dishonest, corrupt, crooked, malfeasant, misfeasant, degenerate, depraved,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
wrong-headed — wrong head·ed (rôngʹhĕdʹĭd, rŏngʹ ) adj. Stubbornly defiant of what is right or reasonable; obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion. wrongʹ headʹed·ly adv. wrongʹ headʹed·ness n. * * * … Universalium
wrong-headed — ADJ GRADED If you describe someone as wrong headed, you mean that although they act in a determined way, their actions and ideas are based on wrong judgements … English dictionary
wrong-headed — adj 1. misguided, unwise, imprudent, injudicious; ill considered, ill judged, ill advised, ill contrived, ill devised, using or showing poor judgment; impolitic, inexpedient, infelicitous, disadvantageous, unfavorable, the worst possible;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
