wrongness

adjective

1. not in accordance with justice, law, morality, etc.; unlawful, immoral, or improper
2. not in accordance with an established standard, previous arrangement, given intention, etc.: the wrong method, came on the wrong day
3. not suitable or appropriate: the wrong thing to say
4. 1. contrary to fact, reason, some set standard, etc.; incorrect; inaccurate; false
   2. acting, judging, believing, etc. incorrectly; mistaken
5. unsatisfactory; in a bad state or condition
6. not functioning properly; out of order: something wrong with her eyes
7. designating the side, surface, etc. that is not meant to be seen; designating the unfinished, inner, or under side: the wrong side of a fabric

Origin: ME, crooked, twisted, wrong < OE wrang < ON rangr, wrangr, wrong, twisted: for IE base see wring

adverb

noun

1. that which is not right, or not just, proper, correct, etc.; esp., an unjust or immoral act
2. Law a violation or invasion of a legal right; injurious act, as a tort

transitive verb

1. to treat badly or unjustly; do wrong to; injure
2. to think badly of without real justification
3. to malign; dishonor
4. to seduce (a woman)