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wrongful Antonyms

Opposite of wrongful

Pinning down the opposite of wrongful requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not fair, morally right, or legal; done in violation of a law or someone's legal rights.

Usage Example

"The former employee filed a lawsuit against the corporation for rightful termination."

Strongest
rightful
lawful
just
legitimate
Strong
fair
legal

Similar words to wrongful

Words similar to wrongful shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unlawful
unjust
illegal
illegitimate
unfair
improper
unwarranted
See all synonyms of wrongful

• Nearby Words

wrongdoer
wrongdoing
wrongfoot
wrongful
wrongfully
wrongheaded
wrongheadedly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wrongful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wrongful
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