unjust or illegal, not right or deserved

Formal and Informal Expressions of wrongful

In different contexts, you can replace 'wrongful' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'unjust, illegal' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'not right, not fair' is a commonplace synonym.

wrongful: Explore its Definition & Usage

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.
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He was convicted of wrongful imprisonment.
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The judge ruled that the search was wrongful and violated the Fourth Amendment.
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The accusation of theft was found to be wrongful.

wrongful Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrongful

unlawful
illegitimate
unjust
unfair
improper

Antonyms for wrongful

just
fair
rightful

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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.'