wrong

NOUNADJECTIVEVERBADVERB /rɔŋ/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH W

wrong is a valid 5-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
W4R1O1N1G2
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING

What does wrong mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law.

“he feels that you are in the wrong”

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2

Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

BROADER
ADJECTIVE · 9 SENSES
1

Based on or acting or judging in error.

“it is wrong to think that way”

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2

Contrary to conscience or morality or law.

“it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor”

“cheating is wrong”

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3

Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward.

“socks worn wrong side out”

SIMILAR
4

Not functioning properly.

“something is wrong with the engine”

5

Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth.

“the report in the paper is wrong”

“your information is wrong”

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6

Badly timed.

“it was the wrong moment for a joke”

7

Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion.

“said all the wrong things”

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8

Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules.

“the wrong side of the road”

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9

Not in accord with established usage or procedure.

“the wrong medicine”

“the wrong way to shuck clams”

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SIMILAR
VERB · 1 SENSE
1

Treat unjustly; do wrong to.

ANTONYMS
ADVERB · 1 SENSE
1

In an inaccurate manner.

“she guessed wrong”

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