Wrongdoing: meaning, definitions and examples
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wrongdoing
[ ˈrɒŋˌduɪŋ ]
in legal context
A wrong or improper act; an illegal, immoral, or unethical behavior.
Synonyms
malpractice, misconduct, misdeed
Examples of usage
- He was accused of committing a serious wrongdoing.
- She admitted her wrongdoing and apologized for her actions.
in general context
An act that is not morally right or fair.
Synonyms
misbehavior, offense, transgression
Examples of usage
- He realized his wrongdoing and tried to make amends.
- We should always strive to correct our wrongdoings.
Translations
Translations of the word "wrongdoing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 delito
- infração
- erro
🇮🇳 अपराध
🇩🇪 Fehlverhalten
- Vergehen
- Unrecht
🇮🇩 kesalahan
🇺🇦 правопорушення
- злочин
- провина
🇵🇱 wykroczenie
- przestępstwo
- złe postępowanie
🇯🇵 不正行為
🇫🇷 méfait
- infraction
- faute
🇪🇸 maldad
- delito
- infracción
🇹🇷 suç
- yanlış davranış
- kabahat
🇰🇷 비행
- 범죄
- 잘못
🇸🇦 جريمة
- خطأ
- مخالفة
🇨🇿 provinění
- přestupek
- špatné chování
🇸🇰 priestupok
- previnenie
- nesprávne konanie
🇨🇳 不法行为
- 罪行
- 过错
🇸🇮 prekršek
- kaznivo dejanje
- napačno ravnanje
🇮🇸 misgjörð
- afbrot
- rangindi
🇰🇿 қылмыс
🇬🇪 დანაშაული
🇦🇿 cinayət
🇲🇽 maldad
- delito
- infracción
Word origin
The word 'wrongdoing' originated from the combination of 'wrong' and 'doing' in the late Middle English period. It has been used to describe acts that are considered inappropriate, illegal, or unethical. The concept of wrongdoing has been a central theme in moral and legal discussions throughout history, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior and accountability.
See also: wrongdoer, wrongdoings, wronged, wrongfully, wrongly, wrongness.