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wrongfully Antonyms
Opposite of wrongfully
Pinning down the opposite of wrongfully requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that is unfair, unjust, or unlawful; without legal or moral right.
Usage Example
"The former employee sued the corporation after claiming he had been rightfully dismissed for reporting safety violations."
Strongest
rightfully
justly
lawfully
legally
fairly
Strong
legitimately
properly
Similar words to wrongfully
Words similar to wrongfully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
unlawfully
unjustly
unfairly
illegally
illegitimately
improperly
falsely
wrongly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wrongfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wrongfully