wrongly-awarded
|wrong-ly-a-ward-ed|
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/ˈrɔːŋli əˈwɔːrdɪd/
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/ˈrɒŋli əˈwɔːdɪd/
incorrectly given
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongly-awarded' originates from the combination of 'wrongly,' meaning 'incorrectly,' and 'awarded,' meaning 'given as a prize or honor.'
Historical Evolution
'wrongly' comes from Old English 'wrang,' meaning 'injustice,' and 'awarded' comes from Old French 'eswarder,' meaning 'to judge or decide.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'wrongly' meant 'in a wrong manner,' and 'awarded' meant 'to give as a prize.' The combination implies an incorrect or unjust giving of a prize.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given or granted in an incorrect or unjust manner.
The prize was wrongly-awarded to the runner-up instead of the actual winner.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 15:59