wrong

/ˈrȯŋ/

Middle English, from Old English wrang, from *wrang, adjective, wrong

noun

  1. an injurious, unfair, or unjust act : action or conduct inflicting harm without due provocation or just cause

  2. a violation or invasion of the legal rights of another; especially : tort

  3. something wrong, immoral, or unethical; especially : principles, practices, or conduct contrary to justice, goodness, equity, or law

injustice injury wrong grievance mean an act that inflicts undeserved hurt. injustice applies to any act that involves unfairness to another or violation of one's rights. injury applies in law specifically to an injustice for which one may sue to recover compensation.

adjective

  1. not according to the moral standard : sinful, immoral

  2. not right or proper according to a code, standard, or convention : improper

  3. not according to truth or facts : incorrect

thought that war was wrong

adverb

  1. without accuracy : incorrectly

  2. without regard for what is proper or just

  3. in a wrong direction

guessed wrong