not correct or true, unjust, dishonest, or immoral, not in accordance with the law or accepted standards of morality

get on the wrong side of someone, bark up the wrong tree, two wrongs don't make a right

get something wrong, go wrong, in the wrong

Formal and Informal Expressions of wrong

In different contexts, you can replace 'wrong' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'incorrect, inaccurate, unjust, unlawful' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'off, screwy, fishy' is a commonplace synonym.

wrong: Explore its Definition & Usage

wrong Definition

1not correct or true
2unjust, dishonest, or immoral
3not in accordance with the law or accepted standards of morality

Using wrong: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wrong" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
You have the wrong number.
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That's the wrong answer.
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It's wrong to lie.
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The judge ruled that their actions were morally wrong.

wrong Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrong

Antonyms for wrong

Idioms Using wrong

get on the wrong side of someone
to do something that makes someone angry or upset with you
Example
If you keep interrupting her, you'll get on the wrong side of the teacher.
bark up the wrong tree
to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action
Example
If you think I'm the one who stole your phone, you're barking up the wrong tree.
two wrongs don't make a right
it is not acceptable to respond to a wrong or injustice by committing another wrong or injustice
Example
Just because he cheated on you doesn't mean you should cheat on him. Two wrongs don't make a right.

Phrases with wrong

get something wrong
to make a mistake or error
Example
I got the date wrong and missed the meeting.
go wrong
to fail or turn out badly
Example
Something went wrong with the experiment and it didn't produce the expected results.
in the wrong
being mistaken or incorrect
Example
I thought he was in the wrong, but it turns out I was mistaken.

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Summary: wrong in Brief

The term 'wrong' [rɒŋ] refers to something that is not correct, true, or in accordance with accepted standards of morality. It can describe an incorrect answer or a dishonest action, as in 'It's wrong to lie.' The phrase 'get something wrong' means to make a mistake, while 'go wrong' means to fail or turn out badly. Idioms like 'bark up the wrong tree' warn against pursuing a mistaken course of action.