wrongness

IPA/ˈrɒŋnəs/
IPA/ˈrɔːŋnəs/

wrongness — noun

1. the quality of being factually incorrect, unsuitable, or not matching what is tr

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being factually incorrect, unsuitable, or not matching what is true or expected

例句

Wei checked the bus timetable and noticed the wrongness of the departure time listed online.

the wrongness of + noun phrase

The wrongness of the contract's Korean translation became clear when Mateo checked the original English text.

the wrongness of + noun (abstract quality)

同義詞
  • incorrectness

    more formal, often used in academic or technical settings

  • inaccuracy

    focuses on lack of precision rather than outright error

  • falseness

    implies something is deliberately untrue, stronger than wrongness

反義詞

文法句型

the wrongness of + noun phrase

a sense of wrongness about + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable and nearly always used with 'the' or a possessive determiner. The pattern 'the wrongness of something' is the most common way this sense appears.

常見錯誤

❌There is a wrongness with the machine.
✅There is something wrong with the machine.
💡'wrongness' is an abstract quality; for concrete problems use 'wrong' as an adjective.
❌I noticed several wrongnesses in the report.
✅I noticed several errors in the report.
💡'wrongness' is uncountable and refers to the overall quality, not individual mistakes.

2. the quality of being morally bad, unfair, or dishonest — something that goes aga

2.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of being morally bad, unfair, or dishonest — something that goes against a person's sense of right and wrong

例句

Tunde spoke out about the wrongness of taking credit for someone else's hard work.

the wrongness of + gerund phrase

The wrongness of the manager yelling at the teenage waiter struck Anong the moment she saw it.

同義詞
  • immorality

    stronger and more absolute; implies a clear violation of moral principles

  • injustice

    focuses on unfairness rather than general moral failing

  • dishonesty

    specifically about not telling the truth or hiding facts

反義詞

文法句型

the wrongness of + gerund/noun phrase

recognise the wrongness of + noun

用法筆記

Used in moral or ethical discussions, often about dishonesty, unfairness, or betrayal. Distinguish from sense 1 (BEING INCORRECT), which is about factual accuracy — this sense always carries a judgement about right and wrong behaviour.

常見錯誤

❌The wrongness of the answer was obvious.' (when referring to a moral issue).
✅The wrongness of the answer was obvious.
💡This sentence could fit either sense; if you mean a moral wrong, add context: 'The moral wrongness of his answer shocked the committee.'