All wrongful synonyms
wrong·ful
W w adjective wrongful
- illicit — not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- unethical — lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
- blameworthy — deserving disapproval or censure
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- felonious — Law. pertaining to, of the nature of, or involving a felony: felonious homicide; felonious intent.
- lawless — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
- 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.
- wicked — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- illegitimate — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.