adv

wrongfully

RONG-fuh-lee

Wrongfully (adv) means In an unjust or unlawful manner. Example: “He was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.”

adv

In an unjust or unlawful manner.

"He was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit."

How to use wrongfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone in a way that is unjust or against the law.

Common pairings

wrongfully convicted wrongfully accused

more wrongfully comparative, most wrongfully superlative

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He was _____ imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.

From Middle English wrongfully, wrongfullich; equivalent to wrongful + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

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What does “wrongfully” mean?

The word “wrongfully” means in an unjust or unlawful manner. In plain terms, done in a way that is unjust or against the law.

How do you pronounce “wrongfully”?

“Wrongfully” is pronounced RONG-fuh-lee (/ˈɹɒŋfəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “wrongfully” in a sentence?

Here is “wrongfully” used in a sentence: “He was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.”

What part of speech is “wrongfully”?

“Wrongfully” is an adverb.