Need another word that means the same as “wrongful”? Find 16 synonyms for “wrongful” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Wrongful” are: unlawful, unjustified, unwarranted, unjust, unfair, undue, undeserved, unreasonable, unnecessary, groundless, indefensible, inappropriate, improper, illegal, illegitimate, illicit
Wrongful as an Adjective
Definitions of "Wrongful" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wrongful” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Having no legally established claim.
- Not just or fair.
- (of an act) not fair, just, or legal.
- Unlawfully violating the rights of others.
Synonyms of "Wrongful" as an adjective (16 Words)
| groundless | Not based on any good reason. The allegations proved groundless. |
| illegal | Prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules. An illegal chess move. |
| illegitimate | (of a child) born of parents not lawfully married to each other. An illegitimate seizure of power. |
| illicit | Forbidden by law, rules, or custom. Illicit sex. |
| improper | Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion. The improper use of public funds. |
| inappropriate | Not suitable for a particular occasion etc. Completely inappropriate behavior. |
| indefensible | Not justifiable by argument. The towns were tactically indefensible. |
| undeserved | Not warranted, merited, or earned. Has an undeserved reputation as a coward. |
| undue | Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances. His dress stops just short of undue elegance. |
| unfair | Not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice. Took an unfair advantage. |
| unjust | Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. An unjust judge. |
| unjustified | (of printed text) not justified. Unjustified price increases. |
| unlawful | Contrary to or forbidden by law. Unlawful money. |
| unnecessary | Not needed. Good construction is essential to avoid unnecessary waste. |
| unreasonable | Beyond the limits of acceptability or fairness. An unreasonable request. |
| unwarranted | Incapable of being justified or explained. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom. |
Usage Examples of "Wrongful" as an adjective
- He is suing the police for wrongful arrest.
- The wrongful heir to the throne.
- A wrongful diversion of trust income.
- A wrongful charge.
- A wrongful act.
- Wrongful death.
