wrongfully
adverb
Simple meaning
In an unjust or unfair way.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɔŋfəli
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
In an unjust or unfair manner
“The employee claimed that she was wrongfully dismissed.”
In a wrongful manner; unjustly.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In an unjust or unfair manner
Used this way, wrongfully is a common word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The employee claimed that she was wrongfully dismissed.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use wrongfully
- “The employee claimed that she was wrongfully dismissed.”adverb
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