incorrectly-worn
|in-cor-rect-ly-worn|
🇺🇸
/ˌɪn.kəˈrɛkt.li wɔrn/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪn.kəˈrɛkt.li wɔːn/
not worn correctly
Etymology
'incorrectly-worn' originates from the combination of 'incorrectly' and 'worn', where 'incorrectly' means 'not in accordance with the rules or standards' and 'worn' is the past participle of 'wear', meaning 'to have on one's body as clothing'.
'incorrectly-worn' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'incorrectly' and 'worn'.
Initially, it meant 'not worn correctly', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is not worn in the correct manner or position.
The incorrectly-worn helmet failed to protect his head during the fall.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 21:06