Wrongful

Pronunciation: /ˈrɔːŋfəl/

Wrongful (adj)

  1. Done without right or permission, causing harm or unfair treatment.
  2. Breaking a rule or law, especially when someone is blamed for it.
  3. Causing harm because it is not the correct or proper thing to do.

Wrongful (adjective)

Examples

  • The court ruled the punishment was a wrongful act.
  • They admitted the decision was a wrongful act.