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wrongly

/ˈɹɔːŋ.li/
wrong · ly
Adjective:wrong
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• adverb

1

In an incorrect, mistaken, or inaccurate manner.

Example

"Many people wrongly assume that bats are completely blind."

2

In an unjust, unfair, or morally improper manner.

Example

"The innocent man was wrongly imprisoned for nearly a decade before new evidence cleared his name."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Before a past participle or adjective, always use "wrongly" (e.g., "He was wrongly accused"); after an active verb, both "wrong" and "wrongly" are standard, though "wrong" is more common in informal contexts (e.g., "You spelled my name wrong").

• Rhymes for wrongly

• Nearby Words

wrongheaded
wrongheadedly
wrongheadedness
wrongly
wrongness
wrought
wry

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from "wrong" (adopted from Old Norse "rangr", meaning "crooked, awry, or unjust") combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wrongly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wrongly
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