Definitions For 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
  • Behavior that is not morally good or correct
  • A harmful, unfair, or illegal act

verb

  • Treat unjustly; do wrong to
  • In a way that does not agree with the facts or truth : in a way that results in an error
  • In a way that is not suitable, proper, etc.
  • To treat (someone) badly or unfairly

adjective

  • Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
  • Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
  • Not functioning properly
  • Badly timed
  • Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
  • Not in accord with established usage or procedure

adjective

  • Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
  • Based on or acting or judging in error
  • Contrary to conscience or morality or law

adverb

  • In an inaccurate manner

Is Wrongs a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
12

The word Wrong is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Wrong in a Sentence

  • Any reasonable person should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
  • Trying to right all the wrongs in the world
  • I don't want you to get the wrong impression of him.
  • Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you should start exercising.
  • Are my actions sending the wrong message?
  • I entered the numbers wrong.
  • Her name was spelled wrong on the form.
  • I can't get this to work; could you show me what I did wrong?
  • We should forgive those who have wronged us.
  • As the wronged party, you have the right to sue for damages.

Synonyms for Wrong

Antonyms for Wrongs

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