wrongly

[ˈrɒŋli]

wrongly Definition

• 1. in a way that is incorrect or mistaken
• 2. in an unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner

Using wrongly: Examples

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

• Example

  He was wrongly accused of theft.

• Example

  She was wrongly convicted of the crime.

• Example

  The company was found to have acted wrongly in their dealings with customers.

• Example

  The teacher marked the answer wrongly.

wrongly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wrongly

• incorrectly
• mistakenly
• erroneously
• unjustly
• dishonestly
• immorally

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Summary: wrongly in Brief

The adverb 'wrongly' [ˈrɒŋli] means 'in a way that is incorrect or mistaken' or 'in an unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner.' It is often used to describe situations where someone has been accused or convicted of something they did not do, as in 'He was wrongly accused of theft' or 'She was wrongly convicted of the crime.'