wrongly
word
Definition
In a way that is not correct, fair, or true; used when something is done by mistake or in error.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and written English. Often used with verbs like 'accused', 'convicted', 'blamed', or 'interpreted'. For actions, 'incorrectly' can sometimes be used instead, but 'wrongly' is more about fairness or justice.
Spanish: erróneamente - incorrectamentePortuguese (BR): erroneamente - incorretamentePortuguese (PT): erroneamente - incorrectamenteChinese (Simplified): 错误地Chinese (Traditional): 錯誤地Hindi: गलत तरीके सेArabic: بشكل خاطئ - عن طريق الخطأBengali: ভুলভাবে - অন্যায়ভাবেRussian: неправильно - ошибочно - несправедливоJapanese: 誤って - 不当にVietnamese: sai - không đúng - không công bằngKorean: 잘못하게 - 부당하게Turkish: yanlış bir şekilde - haksız yereUrdu: غلط طور پر - ناحقIndonesian: salah - secara tidak adil
Example Sentences
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
basic
The teacher wrongly marked my answer as incorrect.
basic
Many people wrongly believe that dogs can see only in black and white.
basic
If I remember wrongly, please correct me.
natural
She felt she was wrongly blamed for the team's loss.
natural
The results were wrongly interpreted by the media.
natural