wrongfully

Meaning

In a manner that is unjust, illegal, or contrary to moral standards.

Examples

• She was wrongfully accused of stealing the documents from the office.
• The company was sued for wrongfully terminating its employees without notice.

Pronunciation: /ˈrɒŋfəli/

Synonyms of wrongfully

Words with a similar meaning to wrongfully:

• unfairly
• improperly
• unjustly
• illegally
• unlawfully

Antonyms of wrongfully

Words with the opposite meaning to wrongfully:

• justly
• rightfully