wrongly
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɒŋ.li/
The English word “wrongly” has 2 meanings listed here.
adverb
- In violation of a moral or other standard, code, or convention; in an unfair, unjust, dishonest, or immoral manner; wrongly convicted is synonymous with wrongful conviction and miscarriage of justice.
- Incorrectly, mistakenly; by error.
Etymology
From Middle English wrongly, wrongliche, equivalent to wrong + -ly.
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