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wronged

|wronged|

B2

🇺🇸

/rɔːŋd/

🇬🇧

/rɒŋd/

(wrong)

incorrect or unjust

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounVerbVerbVerbAdjectiveAdverb
wrongwrongswrongswrongedwrongedwrongingwrongswrongnesswrongswrongedwrongingwrongfulwrongly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'wrong' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wrang,' where 'wrang' meant 'crooked or twisted.'

Historical Evolution

'wrang' changed from Old Norse word 'vrangr' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrong.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'crooked or twisted,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unjust or unfair.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'wrong'.

He felt wronged by the decision.

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Last updated: 2025/07/19 15:27