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English
Etymology
From Middle English wrongful, equivalent to wrong + -ful.
Pronunciation
Adjective
wrongful (comparative more wrongful, superlative most wrongful)
- wrong or unjust
1913, Sydney Waterlow, Shelley:And now, with the tyranny of wrongful power, "The loathsome mark has fallen, the mall remains Sceptreless, free, uncircumscribed, but man Equal, unclassed, tribeless, and nationless, Exempt from awe, worship, degree, the king Over himself; just, gentle, wise."
- unlawful or illegal
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Translations
Middle English
Etymology
From wrong + -ful.
Pronunciation
Adverb
wrongful
- evil, sinful
- wrongful, unethical
- dishonest
- harmful, hurtful
- wrong, incorrect
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