wrong - Meaning in Tamil

wrong - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of wrong in English

wrong adjective

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

   Examples

   • "an incorrect transcription"
   • "he submitted a faulty report"
   • "the wrong side of the road"
2. not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

   Example

   • "said all the wrong things"
3. not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

   Examples

   • "an incorrect calculation"
   • "based on the wrong assumptions"
   • "found themselves on the wrong road"
   • "the clock showed the wrong time"
   • "the report in the paper is wrong"
   • "your information is wrong"
4. based on or acting or judging in error

   Example

   • "it is wrong to think that way"
5. not functioning properly

   Examples

   • "has gone completely haywire"
   • "something is amiss"
   • "something is wrong with the engine"
6. badly timed

   Examples

   • "an ill-timed intervention"
   • "an untimely remark"
   • "it was the wrong moment for a joke"
   • "you think my intrusion unseasonable"
7. used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

   Example

   • "socks worn wrong side out"
8. not in accord with established usage or procedure

   Examples

   • "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"
   • "the wrong medicine"
   • "the wrong way to shuck clams"
9. contrary to conscience or morality or law

   Examples

   • "cheating is wrong"
   • "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"
   • "it is wrong to lie"

wrong abverb

1. in an inaccurate manner

   Examples

   • "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"
   • "she guessed wrong"

wrong noun

1. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
2. that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

   Example

   • "he feels that you are in the wrong"

wrong verb

1. treat unjustly; do wrong to

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