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WRONG Synonyms

There are 39 synonyms of the word wrong. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word wrong. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WRONG

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incorrect
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

adjective satellite

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• (of a word or expression) not agreeing with grammatical principles

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

faulty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

amiss
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• away from the correct or expected course

• in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner

• in an imperfect or faulty way

adjective satellite

• not functioning properly

awry
adjectiveadj
adverb

• away from the correct or expected course

• turned or twisted to one side

adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

• not functioning properly

false
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

adverb

• in a disloyal and faithless manner

adjective satellite

• arising from error

• erroneous and usually accidental

• deliberately deceptive

• inappropriate to reality or facts

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

• designed to deceive

• inaccurate in pitch

• adopted in order to deceive

• (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

improper
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not suitable or right or appropriate

adjective satellite

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

unjust
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

• violating principles of justice

• not equitable or fair

unsuitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

• not capable of being applied

• not conducive to good moral development

• not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

astray
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• away from the right path or direction

• far from the intended target

bad
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having undesirable or negative qualities

• feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

noun

• that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency

adverb

• with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly')

• very much; strongly

adjective satellite

• serious or severe

• feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')

• (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition

• not capable of being collected

• below average in quality or performance

• nonstandard

• not financially safe or secure

• physically unsound or diseased

• capable of harming

• characterized by wickedness or immorality

• reproduced fraudulently

• not working properly

crooked
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• irregular in shape or outline

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

defective
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a defect

• markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior

• not working properly

erroneous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• containing or characterized by error

flawed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a blemish or flaw

inaccurate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• erroneous

inappropriate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not suitable for a particular occasion etc

adjective satellite

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

inapt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

inexact
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not exact

invalid
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having no cogency or legal force

noun

• someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

adjective satellite

• no longer valid

verb

• force to retire, remove from active duty, as of firemen

• injure permanently

misguided
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• poorly conceived or thought out

• wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

Best Hypernyms For WRONG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wrong, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
handle injury injustice treat unjustness
Phrases (1)
do by

Alternatives for INCORRECT

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