wrongness Synonyms & Antonyms
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Wrongness as an Adjective
not according to the moral standard : sinful, immoral
thought that war was wrong
not right or proper according to a code, standard, or convention : improper
it was wrong not to thank your host
not according to truth or facts : incorrect
gave a wrong date
not satisfactory (as in condition, results, health, or temper)
not in accordance with one's needs, intent, or expectations
took the wrong bus
of, relating to, or constituting the side of something that is usually held to be opposite to the principal one, that is the one naturally or by design turned down, inward, or away, or that is the least finished or polished
Wrongness as a Noun
The quality of being wrong; error or fault.
Wrong or reprehensible things or actions.
Wrongness in a Sentence
thought that war was wrong
it was wrong not to thank your host
gave a wrong date
took the wrong bus
Word Forms & Grammar
wrong·er
wrong·est
wrong·ly adverb
wrong·ness noun
wrong
wronger
wrongest
wrongly
wrongness
wrongnesses
wrongness (usually uncountable, plural wrongnesses)
Words That Rhyme With Wrongness
Origin of Wrongness
Origin 1: Middle English, from Old English *wrang, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse rangr awry, wrong, Danish vrang wrong side; akin to Old English wringan to wring
Origin 2: From Middle English wrongnesse, equivalent to wrong + -ness.
First Known Use
13th century
Wrongness in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɒŋ.nəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | not according to the moral standard |
| Plural | wrongnesses |
| Adverb | wrongly |
How Do You Say Wrongness?
The standard pronunciation of wrongness is /ˈɹɒŋ.nəs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹɒŋ).