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'wrong' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'wrong' with 20 example sentences.


wrong adjective

: not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

: not functioning properly

: not in accord with established usage or procedure

: used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

: badly timed

: characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

: not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

: contrary to conscience or morality or law

: based on or acting or judging in error

wrong noun

: that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

: any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

wrong verb

: treat unjustly; do wrong to

wrong adverb

: in an incorrect manner


  • The doctor made the wrong diagnosis.
  • What the fuck is wrong with you?
  • Correct me if I'm wrong.
  • He'll never admit that he's wrong.
  • I didn't want to admit that I was wrong.
  • I think we made a wrong turn somewhere.
  • He is not totally wrong.
  • The German translation is wrong.
  • Make sure you don't get on the wrong bus.
  • I think this is the wrong key.
  • I pushed the wrong button.
  • She knows she's done something wrong.
  • When did you realize that something was wrong?
  • I'm not saying that your answers are always wrong.
  • I think that you're doing that wrong.
  • What's wrong with being nude in your own house?
  • You haven't been yourself recently. Is something wrong?
  • It's better to be approximately right than completely wrong.
  • Sometimes people make wrong decisions.
  • Do you want to know what's wrong?
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