Wrongly: meaning, definitions and examples
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wrongly
[ ˈrɒŋli ]
used in a sentence
In a way that is incorrect or mistaken.
Synonyms
erroneously, incorrectly, mistakenly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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wrongly |
Used to describe actions or decisions that are morally or ethically incorrect.
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incorrectly |
Used to describe something that lacks accuracy or is factually incorrect.
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mistakenly |
Used to indicate misunderstanding or accidental errors, often with unintended consequences.
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erroneously |
Used in formal or academic contexts to indicate an error in facts, data, or logic.
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Examples of usage
- He spelled my name wrongly.
- She interpreted his words wrongly.
- I was wrongly accused of stealing the money.
Translations
Translations of the word "wrongly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erradamente
🇮🇳 गलत तरीके से
🇩🇪 fälschlicherweise
🇮🇩 salah
🇺🇦 неправильно
🇵🇱 błędnie
🇯🇵 間違って
🇫🇷 incorrectement
🇪🇸 incorrectamente
🇹🇷 yanlış bir şekilde
🇰🇷 잘못
🇸🇦 خطأ
🇨🇿 špatně
🇸🇰 nesprávne
🇨🇳 错误地
🇸🇮 napačno
🇮🇸 ranglega
🇰🇿 қате
🇬🇪 არასწორად
🇦🇿 səhv
🇲🇽 incorrectamente
Etymology
The adverb 'wrongly' originated from Middle English, with the word 'wrong' dating back to the 13th century. It has evolved over time to represent the idea of doing something incorrectly or mistakenly. The use of 'wrongly' in sentences helps to convey the notion of error or misjudgment.
See also: wrongdoer, wrongdoing, wrongdoings, wronged, wrongfully, wrongness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,422, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 11421 uninterrupted
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- 11424 embody
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