Wrongly

/ˈrɒŋli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In a way that is not right or correct; in an incorrect manner.
She was wrongly accused of the crime.
In a way that is morally or ethically incorrect.
He felt that he had wrongly judged the situation.
In a way that is mistaken or misguided.
They wrongly presumed that the meeting was canceled.
In a fashion that leads to an incorrect conclusion.
The findings were interpreted wrongly by the researchers.
Inappropriately or unfairly.
The company was wrongly penalized for the mistake.

Etymology

Derived from 'wrong' + '-ly' (an adverbial suffix).

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrongly accused
To be accused of something without just cause.
wrongly believed
To hold a belief that is not true.
wrongly interpreted
To misinterpret something.

Related Words

wrong
Not correct; erroneous.
mistake
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

Slang Meanings

Totally messed up.
He got his facts so wrongly, it's embarrassing.
Screwed up.
I wrongly went to the wrong place for the meeting.