WRONGNESS

incorrectness, wrongness

(noun) the quality of not conforming to fact or truth

wrongness

(noun) contrary to conscience or morality

wrongness, inappropriateness

(noun) inappropriate conduct

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wrongness (usually uncountable, plural wrongnesses)

The quality of being wrong; error or fault.

Wrong or reprehensible things or actions.

Synonyms

• wrength

Source: Wiktionary


Wrong"ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being wrong; wrongfulness; error; fault. The best great wrongnesses within themselves. Bp. Butler. The rightness or wrongness of this view. Latham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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