wrongly
adverb
Form of wrong , adverb of wrong.
Simple meaning
In violation of a moral or other standard, code.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹɔŋli
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Definition
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adverb
In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
Used this way, wrongly is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in ethics or values and personal or emotional discussion contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Deceptive or misleading
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
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More ways to use wrongly
- “Wouldst not play false and yet would wrongly win"- Shakespeare.”adverb
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In an unjust or unfair manner.
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