noun
Uncommon
wrongdoing
RONG-doo-ihng
Wrongdoing (noun) means Illegal or immoral behaviour. Example: “The investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing by the company.”
noun
1
Illegal or immoral behaviour.
"The investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing by the company."
How to use wrongdoing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaviour that breaks the law or moral rules.
When to use it
Common in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wrongdoings
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English wrong doyng, wrong doynge or wrong doinge, equivalent to wrong plus doing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for wrongdoing
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What does “wrongdoing” mean?
The word “wrongdoing” means illegal or immoral behaviour. In plain terms, behaviour that breaks the law or moral rules.
How do you pronounce “wrongdoing”?
“Wrongdoing” is pronounced RONG-doo-ihng (/ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wrongdoing” in a sentence?
Here is “wrongdoing” used in a sentence: “The investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing by the company.”
What part of speech is “wrongdoing”?
“Wrongdoing” is a noun.
Is “wrongdoing” a common word?
“Wrongdoing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
