wrong

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht richtig, nicht korrekt oder moralisch nicht in Ordnung ist.

Describes something that is not correct, accurate, or morally right.

1. Incorrect or mistakenA1formal

   Not correct or true; based on error.

   Falsch

   • Your answer is wrong.
   • He gave the wrong directions.
   • She realized she had the wrong number.

   Synonymeerroneousfallaciousfalseflawedinaccurateincorrectinexactinvalidmistakenuntrue

   Antonymeaccuratecorrectrighttrue

2. Immoral or unjustA2formal

   Not morally right or fair.

   Unmoralisch

   • Stealing is wrong.
   • It is wrong to treat people unfairly.
   • He knew what he did was wrong.

   Synonymeevilimmoralimpropersinfulunethicalunfairunjustwickedwrongful

   Antonymeethicalfairgoodhonestjustmoralrightvirtuous

3. Unsuitable or inappropriateA2formal

   Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

   Unpassend

   • She wore the wrong shoes for hiking.
   • This is the wrong time to ask for a favor.
   • He chose the wrong career path.

   Synonymeimproperinappositeinappropriateinaptincongruousout of placeunfittingunsuitable

   Antonymeappropriatefittingproperrightsuitable

• Adverb mit der Bedeutung „falsch“ oder „in fehlerhafter Weise“; beschreibt eine Handlung, die irrig, unrichtig oder ungerecht ausgeführt wurde. Es hat dieselbe Form wie das Adjektiv und wird umgangssprachlich ohne die Endung -ly verwendet, während in formellen Kontexten auch „wrongly“ zulässig ist.

An adverb meaning "incorrectly" or "in a mistaken manner." It is used to describe an action performed in an erroneous or unjust way. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending in informal usage, though 'wrongly' is also accepted in formal contexts.

1. Incorrectly or mistakenlyA2formal

   In a way that is not correct or accurate.

   Falsch

   • He answered the question wrong.
   • She spelled my name wrong on the invitation.
   • I did the calculation wrong and had to start over.

   Synonymeerroneouslyfalselyinaccuratelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

   Antonymeaccuratelycorrectlyrightly

2. In a morally bad wayB1formal

   In a manner that is not morally right or just.

   Falsch

   • He acted wrong by lying to his friends.
   • She was treated wrong by the company.
   • They did wrong by ignoring the safety rules.

   Synonymecorruptlyevillyimmorallyunethicallywickedly

• Substantiv, das eine Handlung, Entscheidung oder ein Urteil bezeichnet, die falsch, ungerecht oder unmoralisch sind; auch das Unrecht oder das Böse selbst.

A noun referring to an action, situation, or principle that is unjust, immoral, or illegal; also used to describe harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

1. Something incorrect or immoralB1formal

   An action, belief, or situation that is incorrect, unjust, or morally bad.

   Das Falsche oder Unmoralische

   • He knows the difference between right and wrong.
   • She apologized for the wrong she had done.
   • The court will decide who is in the wrong.

   Synonymeerrorevilinjusticemisdeedmistakeoffensesintransgressionunfairnesswrongdoing

   Antonymecorrectnessgoodjusticerightvirtue

2. Injustice or harmB2formal

   An unjust or harmful act; a violation of someone's rights.

   Unrecht

   • The company committed a serious wrong against its employees.
   • He suffered a great wrong when he was falsely accused.
   • They sought to right the wrongs of the past.

   Synonymegrievanceharminjuryinjusticemisdeedoffensetransgressionwrongdoing

   Antonymebenefitgoodjusticekindnessright