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wrongly Synonyms

Another word for wrongly

Choosing another word for wrongly depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an incorrect, mistaken, or inaccurate manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
incorrectly
mistakenly
erroneously
inaccurately
Strong
falsely
wrong
amiss

• adverb (Context 2)

In an unjust, unfair, or morally improper manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unjustly
unfairly
wrongfully
Strong
improperly
unlawfully
immorally

Opposites of wrongly

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

rightly
correctly
justly
fairly
accurately
rightfully
lawfully
truly
See all opposites of wrongly

• Nearby Words

wrongheaded
wrongheadedly
wrongheadedness
wrongly
wrongness
wrought
wry

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