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- [rawng-fuh l, rong-]
- /ˈrɔŋ fəl, ˈrɒŋ-/
- /ˈrɒŋ.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rawng-fuh l, rong-]
- /ˈrɔŋ fəl, ˈrɒŋ-/
Definitions of wrongful word
- adjective wrongful unjust or unfair: a wrongful act; a wrongful charge. 1
- adjective wrongful having no legal right; unlawful: The court ruled it was a wrongful diversion of trust income. 1
- noun wrongful (of an act) not fair, just, or legal. 1
- adjective wrongful unjust 1
- adjective wrongful A wrongful act is one that is illegal, immoral, or unjust. 0
- adjective wrongful immoral, unjust, or illegal 0
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Origin of wrongful
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1275-1325; See origin at wrong, -ful
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Parts of speech for Wrongful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wrongful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for wrongful
adjective wrongful
- illegal — forbidden by law or statute.
- unlawful — not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- unjust — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- criminal — A criminal is a person who regularly commits crimes.
Antonyms for wrongful
adjective wrongful
- rightful — having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
- authorized — officially permitted or empowered
- authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
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