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wrongful

[ˈrɒŋfʊl]

wrongful Definition

  • 1unjust or illegal
  • 2not right or deserved

Using wrongful: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company was sued for wrongful termination of an employee.

  • Example

    He was convicted of wrongful imprisonment.

  • Example

    The judge ruled that the search was wrongful and violated the Fourth Amendment.

  • Example

    The accusation of theft was found to be wrongful.

wrongful Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for wrongful

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Summary: wrongful in Brief

The term 'wrongful' [ˈrɒŋfʊl] describes actions or situations that are unjust, illegal, or not deserved. Examples include 'The company was sued for wrongful termination of an employee.' and 'The accusation of theft was found to be wrongful.' Synonyms include 'unlawful,' 'illegitimate,' and 'improper.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

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