wrong

[rɒŋ]

wrong Definition

• 1. not correct or true
• 2. unjust, dishonest, or immoral
• 3. not 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.

• Example

  That's the wrong answer.

• Example

  It's wrong to lie.

• Example

  The judge ruled that their actions were morally wrong.

wrong Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrong

• incorrect
• inaccurate
• false
• unfair
• unjust
• immoral
• dishonest
• unlawful

Antonyms for wrong

• right
• correct
• accurate
• fair
• just
• moral
• honest
• lawful

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.