Wrongfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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wrongfully
[ ˈrɒŋ.fʊli ]
legal
In a wrongful manner; unjustly or unfairly.
Synonyms
illegitimately, unfairly, unjustly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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wrongfully |
Used when describing actions or decisions that are legally or ethically incorrect.
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unjustly |
Used when describing actions or decisions that are morally wrong or lack justice, often in a broader societal or legal context.
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unfairly |
Used when describing actions or situations that lack justice or equality, mostly in social or personal contexts.
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illegitimately |
Used when describing actions or situations that are not authorized by law or are against legal norms.
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Examples of usage
- He was wrongfully accused of theft.
- The company was wrongfully terminated by the landlord.
general
Incorrectly or inaccurately.
Synonyms
erroneously, inaccurately, incorrectly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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wrongfully |
Used primarily in legal or moral discussions to describe actions that are unjust, illegal, or unethical.
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incorrectly |
Used broadly to indicate that something is not correct, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
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inaccurately |
Used when specific details, facts, or measurements are not correct, often in scientific, technical, or everyday contexts.
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erroneously |
Used in formal or academic contexts to describe actions or statements that contain mistakes or errors, but without moral or ethical implications.
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Examples of usage
- She was wrongfully convinced that the project was due next week.
- He wrongfully assumed that she was his friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "wrongfully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 injustamente
🇮🇳 गलत तरीके से
🇩🇪 unrechtmäßig
🇮🇩 salah
🇺🇦 неправомірно
🇵🇱 niesłusznie
🇯🇵 不当に
🇫🇷 injustement
🇪🇸 injustamente
🇹🇷 haksız yere
🇰🇷 부당하게
🇸🇦 ظلماً
🇨🇿 neprávem
🇸🇰 neprávom
🇨🇳 不公正地
🇸🇮 nepravično
🇮🇸 ranglega
🇰🇿 әділетсіздікпен
🇬🇪 უსამართლოდ
🇦🇿 haqsız olaraq
🇲🇽 injustamente
Etymology
The word 'wrongfully' originated from the Middle English word 'wrongfulli', which was a combination of 'wrong' and 'full'. It has been in use since the 14th century to describe actions or situations that are unjust, unfair, or incorrect. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass legal contexts as well as general expressions of incorrectness or unfairness.
See also: wrongdoer, wrongdoing, wrongdoings, wronged, wrongly, wrongness.