wrongfully
|wrong-ful-ly|
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/ˈrɔːŋfəli/
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/ˈrɒŋfəli/
(wrongful)
unjust or unfair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongfully' originates from the Old English word 'wrang,' which meant 'crooked' or 'twisted.'
Historical Evolution
'wrang' transformed into the Middle English word 'wrong,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wrongfully.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a twisted or crooked manner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in an unjust or unfair manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is unjust or unfair.
He was wrongfully accused of the crime.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 19:36