Wrong ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Wrong ( adjective )

1. Not in accordance with what is morally right or good.
2. Not in accordance with what is just or lawful.
3. Not in accordance with fact or truth.

Origin:

Middle english wrong, wrang, from old english wrang; akin to old high german rang wrong, old english wringan to press, wrītan to write.

Examples:

1. He knew that he was wrong.
2. I think you're wrong about that.
3. She was wrong to blame him.
4. It was the wrong decision.
5. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

(As a noun)

Wrong ( noun )

1. Not in accordance with what is morally right or good.
2. Not in accordance with what is just or lawful.
3. Not in accordance with fact or truth.

Origin:

Middle english wrong, wrang, from old english wrang; akin to old high german rang wrong, old english wringan to press, wrītan to write.

Examples:

1. He knew that he was wrong.
2. I think you're wrong about that.
3. She was wrong to blame him.
4. It was the wrong decision.
5. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.