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

Illegal or immoral behaviour.

"The investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing by the company."

How to use wrongdoing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBehaviour that breaks the law or moral rules.

When to use it

Common in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts.

wrongdoings plural

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The investigation found no evidence of _____ by the company.

From Middle English wrong doyng, wrong doynge, wrong doinge, equivalent to wrong + doing.

Origin: Middle English

error misconduct actus reus wrongful conduct

mistake error fault bug misconduct mischief misbehave

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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.

mistake error fault bug misconduct mischief misbehave