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Wrong Definition & Meaning

1. Not in accordance with what is morally or ethically right.

Example: Cheating on a test is wrong.

2. Incorrect or inaccurate.

Example: Two plus two equals four, not five. that answer is wrong.

3. Not suitable or appropriate.

Example: Wearing a swimsuit to a job interview is wrong.

4. Not functioning or operating properly.

Example: The clock is wrong and needs to be reset.

5. Contrary to what is expected or intended.

Example: I took the wrong turn and got lost.

Examples of the word wrong used in sentences.

  • It's wrong to cheat on a test.
  • Eating too much junk food is wrong for your health.
  • That shirt has the wrong size, it's too small.
  • I am sorry, I gave you the wrong directions.
  • The teacher marked my answer as wrong.
  • Eating too much junk food can lead to various health problems, so it's wrong to have it regularly.
  • You got the wrong idea about my intentions, I only wanted to help you not control you.
  • I was wrong about the time of the movie, it starts at 8 pm not 7 pm.
  • I'm sorry, I gave you the wrong directions, the store is actually on the next block.
  • It's wrong to judge someone by their appearance, we should always look past that and see their true personality.
  • I'm sorry, but I think you have the wrong address.
  • Hurting someone intentionally is definitely the wrong thing to do.
  • I regret it now, I knew it was wrong but I still did it.
  • It's wrong to judge someone based on their appearance.
  • The answer you gave is wrong, please try again.
  • After the accident, the lawyer advised his client to admit that he was in the wrong.
  • The teacher pointed out the student's errors and explained what went wrong in their assignment.
  • The company suffered huge losses because of the wrong decisions made by their management team.
  • It's wrong to judge someone by their appearance or background.
  • Despite his expertise in the field, he got the answer to the question wrong.
  • The teacher marked the answer as wrong, but upon further review, realized the mistake was hers.
  • He never admits when he's wrong, which can make it difficult to work with him.
  • It's wrong to discriminate against individuals based on their race or ethnicity.
  • Despite the wrong turn we took, we eventually made it to the airport on time.
  • It's wrong to assume that just because someone is wealthy, they don't have problems or struggles.
  • It was wrong of him to make promises he couldn't keep, and now he's left everyone disappointed.
  • She knew something was wrong the moment she stepped into the room.
  • It's been a long time since we've heard from him, and his absence definitely feels wrong.
  • Despite his extensive knowledge on the subject, he arrived at the wrong conclusion.
  • You're going about it the wrong way; sometimes the unconventional approach works best.
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