adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

wrongly

RONG-lee

Wrongly (adv) means Incorrectly or by mistake. Example: “The package was wrongly addressed and never arrived.”

adv

Incorrectly or by mistake.

"The package was wrongly addressed and never arrived."

In an unfair or unjust manner.

"He was wrongly blamed for the accident."

How to use wrongly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIncorrectly, or unfairly — depending on context.

more wrongly comparative, most wrongly superlative

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The package was _____ addressed and never arrived.

From Middle English wrongly, wrongliche, equivalent to wrong + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

wrong incorrectly

bad wrong exactly damage evil false badly incorrect

strongly

What does “wrongly” mean?

The word “wrongly” means incorrectly or by mistake. In plain terms, incorrectly, or unfairly — depending on context.

How do you pronounce “wrongly”?

“Wrongly” is pronounced RONG-lee (/ˈɹɔŋ.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “wrongly” in a sentence?

Here is “wrongly” used in a sentence: “The package was wrongly addressed and never arrived.”

What part of speech is “wrongly”?

“Wrongly” is an adverb.

Is “wrongly” a common word?

“Wrongly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “wrongly” have?

“Wrongly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: incorrectly or by mistake.

bad wrong exactly damage evil false badly incorrect