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Added 9 October 2026

wrongful

/ˈɹɒŋfəl/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about wrongful at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Having no legally established claim.
the wrongful heir to the throne
Unlawfully violating the rights of others.
wrongful death
Not just or fair.
a wrongful act

Origin

From Middle English wrongful, equivalent to wrong + -ful.

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