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/ˈɹɒŋfəl/ · wrong·ful
adjective
  1. Wrong or unjust The judge declared the verdict to be wrongful, and a new trial was ordered.
  2. Unlawful or illegal The company was found guilty of wrongful business practices and was fined heavily.
adverb
  1. In a wrongful manner The employee was fired for wrongful termination, which led to a lawsuit.
Did you know? The concept of wrongful termination has become a significant issue in modern employment law, with many countries having laws in place to protect employees from unfair dismissal.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026