Definitions For Wrong

noun

  • Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
  • That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
  • Behavior that is not morally good or correct
  • A harmful, unfair, or illegal act

verb

  • Treat unjustly; do wrong to
  • In a way that does not agree with the facts or truth : in a way that results in an error
  • In a way that is not suitable, proper, etc.
  • To treat (someone) badly or unfairly

adjective

  • Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
  • Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion
  • Not functioning properly
  • Badly timed
  • Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward
  • Not in accord with established usage or procedure

adjective

  • Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
  • Based on or acting or judging in error
  • Contrary to conscience or morality or law

adverb

  • In an inaccurate manner

Is Wrong a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
9
Words with Friends
11

The word Wrong is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Wrong in a Sentence

  • Any reasonable person should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
  • Trying to right all the wrongs in the world
  • I don't want you to get the wrong impression of him.
  • Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you should start exercising.
  • Are my actions sending the wrong message?
  • I entered the numbers wrong.
  • Her name was spelled wrong on the form.
  • I can't get this to work; could you show me what I did wrong?
  • We should forgive those who have wronged us.
  • As the wronged party, you have the right to sue for damages.

Synonyms for Wrong

Antonyms for Wrong

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