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Wrongdoings: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrongdoings

[ ˈrɒŋˌduɪŋz ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in law

Wrongdoings refer to actions that are illegal, unethical, or morally wrong. These are actions that go against established laws or moral principles.

Synonyms

misconduct, misdeeds, offenses, transgressions.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
wrongdoings	General term that can be used in both everyday and formal contexts to describe any kind of immoral or illegal actions. He was caught in a series of wrongdoings that shocked the community
misdeeds	Commonly used to describe morally wrong actions or crimes; often carries a slightly old-fashioned or literary tone. His past misdeeds came back to haunt him
transgressions	Used to describe violations of laws, rules, or moral codes; often has a formal or serious tone. They sought forgiveness for their transgressions
offenses	Primarily used in legal contexts to describe actions that are against the law or rules. She was charged with several offenses, including theft and assault
misconduct	Often used in professional or institutional settings to describe unacceptable or improper behavior by someone in a position of authority. The teacher was fired due to allegations of professional misconduct

Examples of usage

His wrongdoings caught up with him and he was eventually arrested.
She was fired from her job due to her unethical wrongdoings.
The investigation uncovered a long history of financial wrongdoings within the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrongdoings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 males

🇮🇳 गलतियाँ

🇩🇪 Verfehlungen

🇮🇩 kesalahan

🇺🇦 провини

🇵🇱 przewinienia

🇯🇵 不正行為

🇫🇷 méfaits

🇪🇸 fechorías

🇹🇷 yanlışlar

🇰🇷 잘못

🇸🇦 أخطاء

🇨🇿 provinění

🇸🇰 previnenia

🇨🇳 错误行为

🇸🇮 prekrški

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 қателіктер

🇬🇪 დანაშაული

🇦🇿 səhvlər

🇲🇽 fechorías

Etymology

The word 'wrongdoings' originated from the combination of two words: 'wrong' and 'doings'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe actions that are considered morally or legally incorrect. The concept of wrongdoings has been an important aspect of legal and ethical discussions throughout history, with societies developing various systems of justice to address and prevent such behaviors.