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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “wrongly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
| incorrectly | In a mistaken way; wrongly. She was incorrectly identified in a photo. |
| wrong | With an incorrect result. What am I doing wrong. |
| 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. |
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