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
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In an unjust or unlawful manner.
"He was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit."
How to use wrongfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone in a way that is unjust or against the law.
Common pairings
wrongfully convicted
wrongfully accused
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more wrongfully
- Superlative
- most wrongfully
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He was _____ imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.
Etymology
This word came into English via Middle English wrongfully or wrongfullich, formed from wrongful and -ly.
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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.
