wrongful

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English wrongful, equivalent to wrong +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɒŋfəl/
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Adjective[edit]

wrongful (comparative more wrongful, superlative most wrongful)

  1. wrong or unjust
  2. unlawful or illegal

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Translations[edit]

Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From wrong +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈwrɔnɡful/, [ˈwrɔŋɡful]
  • (later ME) IPA(key): /ˈrɔnɡful/, [ˈrɔŋɡful]

Adverb[edit]

wrongful

  1. evil, sinful
  2. wrongful, unethical
  3. dishonest
  4. harmful, hurtful
  5. wrong, incorrect

Descendants[edit]

  • English: wrongful

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