wrongful

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: wrong-ful (2)

English Definition

Not fair, just, or legal.

Example Sentence

He sued the company for wrongful dismissal.

US IPA /ˈrɔːŋfl/

UK IPA /ˈrɒŋfl/

unjust illegal unlawful unfair wrong

rightful lawful just