Wrongdoing Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɹɔŋduɪŋ

RAWNG-doo-ing

UK

ɹˈɒŋduːˌɪŋ

RONG-doo-ing

Definition

An action or behavior that is morally wrong or illegal.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in legal, professional, or news contexts. Can refer to both minor and serious offenses, including ethics violations. Common collocations: "corporate wrongdoing," "admit wrongdoing," "accused of wrongdoing."

• Spanish: maldad - fechoría - acto ilícito
• Portuguese (BR): delito - má conduta - ato ilícito
• Portuguese (PT): delito - má conduta - ato ilícito
• Chinese (Simplified): 不当行为 - 违法行为
• Chinese (Traditional): 不當行為 - 違法行為
• Hindi: गलत कार्य - कदाचार - अपराध
• Arabic: جريمة - سوء التصرف - خطأ
• Bengali: দুরাচরণ - অন্যায় - অপকর্ম
• Russian: правонарушение - проступок
• Japanese: 不正行為 - 違法行為
• Vietnamese: hành vi sai trái - hành vi sai phạm
• Korean: 위법 행위 - 잘못
• Turkish: yolsuzluk - yanlış davranış
• Urdu: بدکاری - غلطی - غیر قانونی عمل
• Indonesian: pelanggaran - kesalahan - perbuatan salah

Example Sentences

He was punished for his wrongdoing.

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She denied any wrongdoing during the investigation.

basic

The company apologized for its wrongdoing.

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Even a small wrongdoing can hurt people's trust.

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The politician was accused of financial wrongdoing.

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After months, he finally admitted his wrongdoing.

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