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wrongful Synonyms

Another word for wrongful

Choosing another word for wrongful that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match 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 unlawful termination."

Strongest
unlawful
unjust
illegal
Strong
illegitimate
unfair
improper
unwarranted

Opposites of wrongful

The opposite of wrongful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rightful
lawful
just
legitimate
fair
legal
See all opposites of wrongful

• Nearby Words

wrongdoer
wrongdoing
wrongfoot
wrongful
wrongfully
wrongheaded
wrongheadedly

Cite this Entry

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