adv
wrongly
RONG-lee
adv
1
Incorrectly or by mistake.
"The package was wrongly addressed and never arrived."
2
In an unfair or unjust manner.
"He was wrongly blamed for the accident."
How to Use Wrongly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIncorrectly, or unfairly — depending on context.
Word Forms
more wrongly comparative, most wrongly superlative
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The package was _____ addressed and never arrived.