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Exam: TOEFL

wrongdoing

IPA: /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrɔŋˌduɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An act that is considered morally or legally wrong.

Example: The company was fined for its wrongdoing in the financial report.

wronged

IPA: /rɔŋd/

KK: /rɔŋd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling or being treated unfairly or unjustly, often resulting in emotional pain or distress.

Example: She felt wronged when her hard work was not recognized.

verb

Definition: To have treated someone unfairly or unjustly in the past.

Example: She felt that she had been wronged by her friends.

wrongful

IPA: /ˈrɒŋfəl/

KK: /ˈrɔŋfəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions that are illegal or unjust, often causing harm or injury to others.

Example: The court ruled that the wrongful termination of the employee was unjustified.

wrongfully

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋfəli/

KK: /ˈrɔŋfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not right or fair; unjustly.

Example: He was wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit.

wrongfulness

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈrɔŋfələs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being morally or legally wrong; the quality of being unjust or improper.

Example: The wrongfulness of his actions led to serious consequences.

wrongheadedly

IPA: /ˈrɒŋˌhɛdɪdli/

KK: /ˈrɔŋˌhɛdɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a mistaken or misguided opinion or belief.

Example: He wrongheadedly believed that he could solve the problem without any help.

wrongly

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋli/

KK: /rɔŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not correct or fair; in an incorrect or unjust manner.

Example: She was wrongly accused of the crime.

wrongness

IPA: /ˈrɔːŋnəs/

KK: /rɔŋnɪs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being incorrect or mistaken; a fault or error.

Example: The wrongness of his actions was clear to everyone around him.

wry

IPA: /raɪ/

KK: /raɪ/

adjective

Definition: Having a dry, often ironic sense of humor or a twisted expression; not straightforward or conventional.

Example: His wry smile suggested he found the situation amusing despite its seriousness.

verb

Definition: To twist or pull out of shape, often resulting in a distorted appearance.

Example: He wryly smiled as he watched the situation unfold.

wryly

IPA: /ˈraɪli/

KK: /raɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a dry, often mocking or sarcastic sense of humor.

Example: She smiled wryly at the unexpected turn of events.

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