wrongness

Other forms: wrongnesses

Definitions of wrongness
  1. noun
    the quality of not conforming to fact or truth
    synonyms: incorrectness
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    antonyms:
    rightness
    conformity to fact or truth
    types:
    erroneousness, error
    inadvertent incorrectness
    deviation
    the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
    type of:
    quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    inappropriate conduct
    synonyms: inappropriateness
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    type of:
    improperness, impropriety
    an unsuitable or offensive demeanor
  3. noun
    contrary to conscience or morality
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    antonyms:
    rightness
    according with conscience or morality
    type of:
    immorality
    the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct
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