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wrongful

/ˈɹɒŋfəl/adjective2 syllables

Wrongful means: having no legally established claim.

Synonyms for wrongful12

adjective, as in having no legally established claim

unlawful, illegitimate

adjective, as in unlawfully violating the rights of others

unlawful

adjective, as in not just or fair

unjust

also used for wrongful

iniquitous, unfair, illicit, nonlawful, crimeful, criminal, illegal, lawbreaking, outlawed

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What does wrongful mean?3

adjective

1

having no legally established claim“the wrongful heir to the throne”

2

unlawfully violating the rights of others“wrongful death”

3

not just or fair“a wrongful act”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Wrongful in a sentence

  • AI facial recognition has led to a number of wrongful arrests.shekitten
  • Tom sued his employer for wrongful termination.Hybrid

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