Wronger: meaning, definitions and examples

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wronger

 

[ ˈrɒŋɡər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

The term 'wronger' is a comparative form of the adjective 'wrong'. It is used informally to indicate that something is more incorrect, erroneous, or morally unacceptable than another. Although not commonly found in standard dictionaries, it may appear in colloquial speech or specific contexts.

Synonyms

less correct, more erroneous, more incorrect.

Examples of usage

  • He was in a wronger position after the argument.
  • This choice seems wronger than the last one.
  • I feel wronger about my decision now.
  • That excuse is wronger than the previous one.

Translations

Translations of the word "wronger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais errado

🇮🇳 गलत

🇩🇪 falscher

🇮🇩 lebih salah

🇺🇦 більш неправильний

🇵🇱 bardziej błędny

🇯🇵 より間違った

🇫🇷 plus faux

🇪🇸 más incorrecto

🇹🇷 daha yanlış

🇰🇷 더 잘못된

🇸🇦 أكثر خطأ

🇨🇿 více chybný

🇸🇰 viac nesprávny

🇨🇳 更错误的

🇸🇮 bolj napačen

🇮🇸 meiri rangur

🇰🇿 көпіршік

🇬🇪 მეტად რთული

🇦🇿 daha səhv

🇲🇽 más erróneo

Etymology

The word 'wrong' originates from the Old English term 'wrang', meaning 'twisted' or 'crooked'. This term evolved over time, incorporating meanings such as 'incorrect', 'unjust', and 'morally faulty'. The formation of the comparative 'wronger' follows typical patterns in English where adjectives can be modified to express comparison, even if the usage is less standard. While 'more wrong' is the grammatically correct comparative in formal English, the use of 'wronger' showcases the language's flexibility and richness in informal contexts. Its current understanding is tied to the basic concept of 'wrong', reflecting a comparison between degrees of incorrectness or injustice.