wrong
Opposite of correct
The adjective and adverb wrong is the opposite of right in multiple senses.
It overlaps in meaning with incorrect and false.
If something goes wrong, it develops in an undesirable or unworkable way.
If you go in the wrong direction, you turn or proceed in a way that will not end well.
To be on the wrong side of something brings disadvantage or defeat.
If you wrong someone, you treat them immorally or unethically.
A wrong is an act of wronging someone.
Not matching reality
- erroneousContaining factual mistakes
- inaccurateNot correct or precise
- untrueNot in accordance with fact
- mistakenIncorrectly understood or believed
invalid · faulty · imprecise · misinformed · fallacious · unsound · distorted · misconceived
Contrary to ethical principles
- unethicalViolating moral standards
- wickedEvil or slang-excellent
- sinfulViolating moral law
- evilProfound moral wickedness
corrupt · dishonest · unprincipled · reprehensible · dishonorable · depraved · crooked · underhanded
Fault in communication
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- misstepError in action or judgment
- miscalculationError in estimation
slip · gaffe · faux pas · misjudgment · misinterpretation · slip-up · lapse · bungle
Offensive or illegal
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- infractionMinor rule breach
- violationBreaking of rules
- breachBreaking of agreement
illegal · crime · transgression · misdemeanor · contravention · trespass · lawbreaking · offside
Unjust or partial
- unjustNot fair or right
- inequitableNot fair or impartial
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
- biasedUnfairly favoring one side
prejudiced · oppressive · exploitative · undeserved · unwarranted · unmerited · one-sided · partial
Damaged beyond function
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- malfunctioningOperating incorrectly or failing
- haywireErratically malfunctioning
kaput · busted · glitchy · buggy · on the fritz · out of order · not working · acting up
Free from moral wrong
- blamelessFree of wrongdoing
- exoneratedCleared of wrongdoing
- vindicatedCleared of accusation
- absolvedFreed from guilt
cleared · acquitted · scapegoat · framed · railroaded · miscarriage · misjudged · slandered
Lacking grace or ease
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- embarrassedSelf-consciously uncomfortable
- ill at easeFeeling social discomfort
out of place · cringe · squirm · tense · self-conscious · mortified · flustered · disconcerted
false
Not matching reality
- erroneousContaining factual mistakes
- inaccurateNot correct or precise
- untrueNot in accordance with fact
mistaken · invalid · faulty · imprecise · misinformed · fallacious · unsound · distorted · misconceived · inexact
immoral
Contrary to ethical principles
evil · corrupt · dishonest · unprincipled · reprehensible · dishonorable · depraved · crooked · underhanded · unconscionable
error
Fault in communication
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- misstepError in action or judgment
miscalculation · slip · gaffe · faux pas · misjudgment · misinterpretation · slip-up · lapse · bungle · fumble
foul
Offensive or illegal
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- infractionMinor rule breach
- violationBreaking of rules
breach · illegal · crime · transgression · misdemeanor · contravention · trespass · lawbreaking · offside · handball
unfair
Unjust or partial
- unjustNot fair or right
- inequitableNot fair or impartial
- discriminatoryShowing unfair distinction
biased · prejudiced · oppressive · exploitative · undeserved · unwarranted · unmerited · one-sided · partial · victimized
broken
Damaged beyond function
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- malfunctioningOperating incorrectly or failing
haywire · kaput · busted · glitchy · buggy · on the fritz · out of order · not working · acting up · misbehaving
innocent
Free from moral wrong
- blamelessFree of wrongdoing
- exoneratedCleared of wrongdoing
- vindicatedCleared of accusation
absolved · cleared · acquitted · scapegoat · framed · railroaded · miscarriage · misjudged · slandered · defamed
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- embarrassedSelf-consciously uncomfortable
ill at ease · out of place · cringe · squirm · tense · self-conscious · mortified · flustered · disconcerted · discomfited
- moralitymoral, moral values, immoral, moral principles, moral code
- qualitative judgmentsgood, bad, better, worse, best
- errorserror, mistake, blunder, blunders, fault
- game showsbuzzer, buzzers, contestant, contestants, jackpot
- wrongdoingmisconduct, crime, sabotage, crimes, misbehavior
- binary statesyes, no, true, false, on
- go wrongFail or malfunction
- right and wrongEthical distinction
- went wrongDeviated from intended outcome
- I was wrongAcknowledging prior error
- wrong numberCall to unintended recipient
- gone wrongDeviated from intended outcome
wrongly, wrongs, wronged, wrongful, wrongdoer, wronging, wrongfully, wrongness, wrongfulness