WRONGLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WRONGLY?

Need another word that means the same as “wrongly”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “wrongly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Wrongly” are: incorrectly, wrong

Wrongly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Wrongly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wrongly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In an inaccurate manner.
• Without justice or fairness- Shakespeare.
• In an unjust, dishonest, or immoral way.
• In a way that is incorrect or mistaken.

Synonyms of "Wrongly" as an adverb (2 Words)

incorrectly	In a mistaken way; wrongly. She was incorrectly identified in a photo.
wrong	With an incorrect result. What am I doing wrong.

Usage Examples of "Wrongly" as an adverb

• One who admitted acting wrongly was subsequently fired.
• Wrongly interpreted results.
• My name is spelled wrongly.
• Henry wrongly claimed £39,000 of taxpayers' money.

Associations of "Wrongly" (30 Words)

defect	A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body. If there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer.
defective	Lacking or deficient. I returned the appliance because it was defective.
dishonesty	A fraudulent or deceitful act. The dismissal of thirty civil servants for dishonesty and misconduct.
disinformation	False information which is intended to mislead, especially propaganda issued by a government organization to a rival power or the media. The entire Western intelligence system had been systematically manipulated with clever disinformation.
err	To make a mistake or be incorrect. He has erred and strayed as many of us have.
erroneous	Containing or characterized by error. Erroneous conclusions.
error	A mistake. The book was full of errors.
fallacious	Intended to deceive. Fallacious arguments.
faulty	Having or displaying weaknesses. Faulty logic.
flaw	Add a flaw or blemish to make imperfect or defective. The computer game was flawed by poor programming.
flawed	Having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection. A flawed hero.
immoral	Not conforming to accepted standards of morality. Unseemly and immoral behaviour.
imperfect	The imperfect tense. Had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities.
improper	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. An improper suggestion.
inaccurate	Not accurate. False or inaccurate descriptions of goods.
inappropriate	Not suitable for a particular occasion etc. There are penalties for inappropriate behaviour.
incorrect	Not in accordance with fact; wrong. An incorrect transcription.
inequitable	Unfair; unjust. Inequitable taxation.
iniquitous	Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin. An iniquitous tax.
iniquity	Absence of moral or spiritual values. A den of iniquity.
injustice	An unjust act or occurrence. She was taken aback by the injustice of Nora s remark.
invidious	(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others. It seems invidious to make special mention of one aspect of his work.
miscount	Count wrongly. A miscount necessitates a recount.
misguide	Mislead. A long survey that can only baffle and misguide the general reader.
misinformation	Information that is incorrect. Nuclear matters are often entangled in a web of secrecy and misinformation.
misinterpret	Interpret (something or someone) wrongly. Don t misinterpret my comments as criticism.
mistaken	Wrong in one’s opinion or judgement. A mistaken belief.
unfair	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. It was an unfair trial.
unjust	Violating principles of justice. An unjust accusation.
wrong	Treat unjustly do wrong to. Something was wrong with the pump.