Wrongest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wrongest
[ ˈrɔːŋɪst ]
superlative form
The word 'wrongest' is a non-standard superlative form of the adjective 'wrong'. It is used to describe something that is the most incorrect or mistaken compared to other things. While it conveys the idea of being the furthest from what is right or true, it is often considered more informal and is rarely used in formal writing. Many prefer to use 'most wrong' instead of 'wrongest' for clarity and correctness. Despite its rarity, it can sometimes be found in colloquial speech.
Synonyms
most erroneous, most incorrect, most misguided.
Examples of usage
- That was the wrongest answer I could give.
- It's the wrongest decision we've ever made.
- This is the wrongest thing to do in this situation.
- He took the wrongest turn at the intersection.
Translations
Translations of the word "wrongest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais errado
🇮🇳 सबसे गलत
🇩🇪 am falschesten
🇮🇩 paling salah
🇺🇦 найбільш неправильний
🇵🇱 najbardziej błędny
🇯🇵 最も間違った
🇫🇷 le plus faux
🇪🇸 el más incorrecto
🇹🇷 en yanlış
🇰🇷 가장 잘못된
🇸🇦 الأكثر خطأً
🇨🇿 nejvíce chybný
🇸🇰 najviac chybný
🇨🇳 最错误的
🇸🇮 najbolj napačen
🇮🇸 mest rangt
🇰🇿 ең қате
🇬🇪 ყველაზე არასწორი
🇦🇿 ən səhv
🇲🇽 el más incorrecto
Etymology
The origin of the word 'wrong' dates back to Old English 'wrang', which meant 'crooked, twisted, or erring'. Over time, 'wrong' evolved to signify not just physical crookedness but also moral or ethical errors. The formation of comparative and superlative forms in English typically involves the addition of endings like '-er' or '-est'. However, 'wrong' follows an irregular pattern. Traditionally, the appropriate comparative is 'more wrong', leading to the rarely used superlative 'wrongest'. Linguistic variation has contributed to its sporadic usage in informal contexts, although most speakers opt for standard forms to avoid grammatical mistakes.