Wrongful Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹɔŋfəɫ

RAWNG-fuhl

UK

ɹˈɒŋfəl

RONG-fuhl

Definition

When something is wrongful, it is unfair, illegal, or done without justification, especially in a legal or moral sense.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in formal, legal, or academic contexts ('wrongful death', 'wrongful termination'). Implies an action is unjust or not permitted by law. Not simply 'wrong'; it means 'unlawful' or 'illegitimate.' Often used with nouns for legal cases.

• Spanish: ilícito - injusto
• Portuguese (BR): ilícito - injusto
• Portuguese (PT): ilícito - injusto
• Chinese (Simplified): 非法的 - 不正当的
• Chinese (Traditional): 非法的 - 不正當的
• Hindi: ग़लत - अवैध
• Arabic: غير قانوني - ظالم
• Bengali: অবৈধ - অন্যায় - অন্যায্য
• Russian: незаконный - неправомерный - несправедливый
• Japanese: 不当な - 違法な
• Vietnamese: sai trái - bất hợp pháp - bất công
• Korean: 불법적인 - 부당한
• Turkish: haksız - hukuka aykırı
• Urdu: غیر قانونی - ناجائز
• Indonesian: melanggar hukum - tidak adil - tidak sah

Example Sentences

The court found his arrest to be wrongful.

basic

She received compensation for wrongful termination.

basic

The family sued the company for wrongful death.

basic

He spent years in jail due to a wrongful conviction.

natural

Many protestors claimed the policy led to wrongful arrests.

natural

Nobody should suffer because of wrongful actions by others.

natural