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Wrong A mistake or error in thinking, doing, or saying something. It's the opposite of right. ■ The test results showed that I was wrong about my answer. But don't worry, I'll just blame it on my poor memory.
concede To acknowledge that you were wrong, or to accept something as true despite your initial disagreement. ■ "I concede that I was wrong about the weather forecast today. It turns out it's not going to rain after all."
Misplace To put something in the wrong place or in the wrong order, often by mistake. ■ John misplaced his keys and had to search the entire house before finding them under the couch cushion.
predicted To make a wildly inaccurate guess about something that is bound to be completely wrong. ■ "I predicted it would snow tomorrow, but it turned out to just rain. Typical me - always predicting the weather wrong!"
spic A person who is very intelligent, but lacks common sense and basic social skills. ■ "I don't know how that spic manages to get any friends. He's always doing the wrong thing at the wrong time."
computer A device that is able to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to calculating numbers and storing information. ■ "I can't believe I have to use this computer to do my homework. It's like being back in school." A machine that is able to think and act like a human being, often with the help of artificial intelligence. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to make decisions on my behalf. It might end up making the wrong choice.", A device that is able to store and retrieve information, often in the form of text, images, and videos. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to store all my important files. It might get hacked and all my data will be lost.", A machine that is able to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to calculating numbers and storing information. ■ "I can't believe I have to use this computer to do my homework. It's like being back in school.", A machine that is able to think and act like a human being, often with the help of artificial intelligence. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to make decisions on my behalf. It might end up making the wrong choice.", A device that is able to store and retrieve information, often in the form of text, images, and videos. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to store all my important files. It might get hacked and all my data will be lost."
Direction The way in which something is or should be done. ■He was going in the wrong direction and ended up getting lost. A person, thing, or event that is aimed at a particular place or purpose. ■The direction of the wind was blowing strongly towards us., The way in which a person faces or is facing. ■She was facing the wrong direction and couldn't see what she was doing.
Offender A person who has committed a crime or done something wrong, but is too stupid to realize it. ■ John accidentally stole his neighbor's bike and is now an offender in the eyes of the law. But he still thinks he did nothing wrong because he was so distracted by the shiny handlebars.
Wronged To be wronged is to have been treated unfairly or unjustly, often in a manner that has caused harm or suffering. It can also refer to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or simply making a mistake. ■ "I was wronged when my boss gave the promotion to someone who didn't even work as hard as I did!"
Accomplice An accomplice is someone who helps you in doing something wrong, but pretends to be innocent when caught. ■ "I need an accomplice to help me steal that car."
Acids A type of chemical compound known for their sour taste and ability to corrode metal. ■ "I accidentally spilled some acid on my shirt, now it smells like a science experiment gone wrong."
Adapted To be forced into a strange and uncomfortable situation, such as wearing a bad haircut or speaking with an accent. ■ "I'm so sorry I got you adapted to the wrong language."
Admission The act of admitting or confessing to something, often in a humorous way. ■ "I have to admit, I was wrong. But let's not talk about the time I admitted my love for pineapple pizza."
Admonished To give someone a warning or reprimand, usually because they have done something wrong. ■ "The teacher admonished the class for talking during her lecture."
agrees To pretend to understand and agree with someone else's viewpoint, even if you don't actually believe it. ■ "I know he's wrong, but I agree with him just to keep the peace."
Alastor A mischievous and malicious spirit that causes confusion and chaos. ■ "I accidentally left my keys in the wrong place and now I can't find them. It must have been the work of an Alastor!
alternates to switch between two options, but always choose the wrong one ■ John alternates between eating pizza and salads at lunch, but somehow manages to order a burger every time.
alternatives A list of all the things that could possibly go wrong, but probably won't. ■ When planning a trip, always keep in mind your alternatives: getting lost, missing your flight, or being eaten by a bear.
Amends A way to make up for a wrong done or a mistake made. ■ "I apologized profusely for my mistake and offered amends in the form of a gift card."
Amiss Incorrect, misplaced, or out of place. ■ "I put my keys in the wrong pocket and now they're amiss."
Apologized To make a sincere apology, especially for doing something wrong or hurtful. ■ After accidentally spilling the coffee on her shirt, Jane quickly apologized and promised to clean it up before leaving the café.
Apologizing The act of admitting that one has done something wrong and asking for forgiveness. ■ After accidentally spilling red wine on her white shirt, Jane quickly started apologizing to everyone in the room.
applies A word used to describe a situation where someone has mistakenly used the wrong word or phrase, resulting in confusion or hilarity. ■ "I'm sorry, I think you mean 'applies' instead of 'apply.' My bad!"
avenge To seek revenge for some past wrong or injustice. ■ When the president's aide accidentally deleted all his important files, the president decided to avenge himself by firing the aide on the spot.
avenger A person who seeks revenge for a wrong done to themselves or their loved ones. ■ "I'm going to be the ultimate avenger and destroy my ex-girlfriend's favorite restaurant!"
awry 1. In an extremely wrong, unexpected or unusual way. 2. In a twisted, distorted or misshapen manner. ■ "He accidentally put his phone in the dryer and now his screen is completely awry."
Blacked To become extremely dark or tinted black due to some chemical reaction. ■ After using the wrong cleaning solution on her shirt, Jane's once-white dress was completely "blacked" by a strange greenish residue.
Caddy A type of automobile known for its durability and reliability. It is also commonly associated with golf. ■ "I had to take my caddy in for repairs, but the mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with it."
captured To be seized or taken by an enemy, captor, or authority ■The prisoners were captured by the rebels and held hostage., ■I accidentally captured my boss's email password by clicking on the wrong link in his email.
Cardiogram A test used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. Also known as an ECG. ■ "I'm not sure what's wrong with my heart, but I think I need a cardiogram. Maybe it's because I've been eating too much bacon and eggs."
Cases A series of events that lead to a funny or unexpected conclusion. ■ "I tried to make a perfect sandwich, but everything went wrong. I ended up with a case of food poisoning from the mayonnaise."
Chauffeur A person who drives a car or other vehicle. ■ "I hired a chauffeur for my wedding day, but he ended up getting lost and taking me to the wrong place."
Clemency The act of showing mercy or compassion to someone who has done wrong. ■ "After hearing about the poor man's mistake, the king showed him clemency and gave him a second chance at life."
clocked To have a hilarious idea or joke at exactly the right moment. ■ "I clocked it when my friend's dog did that funny bark and I knew just what to say. 'Oh, you're barking up the wrong tree!'"
closes To suddenly become very angry and lash out violently, often without provocation. ■ I don't know what got into him, but he closes like a lion when someone looks at him wrong.
compensation A form of reparation or restitution made to someone who has suffered a loss, injury, or wrong. ■ "I accidentally broke his vase, but he gave me compensation in the form of a new one and some extra coffee."
complained To make a loud, high-pitched noise that sounds like a combination of a cat meowing and a car alarm going off. ■ "I complained so loudly that the neighbors came running to see what was wrong."
compute To perform a series of mathematical operations. ■ When the computer said that my homework was wrong, I knew it was just trying to "compute" me out!
condemned A person or thing that is condemned, especially as being wrong or illegal. ■ "The judge condemed the thief to life in prison."
condoned The act of officially approving or permitting something that is illegal or wrong, usually by a higher authority. ■ "The police condoned the illegal street race, allowing it to continue despite the danger to participants and spectators."
Contradicted To be proven wrong or denied, often through evidence or testimony. ■ "Despite his initial claims that he didn't see anything, the eyewitness contradicted him in court."
contrite Feeling extremely sorry or ashamed for having done something wrong. ■ "I'm feeling so contrite after accidentally spilling my coffee on the floor."
copperhead A person who is overly cautious or suspicious, often to the point of being annoying. ■ "I can't stand copperheads. They're always looking for something wrong and ruining everyone else's fun."
Correct The opposite of incorrect. Something that is accurate, true, and in order. ■ He was so wrong about the answer, but when he corrected himself, it was hilarious!
councillor A person who is always wrong, but insists on being heard. ■ "Why did you recommend that restaurant to us? It was a disaster. You're clearly an incompetent councillor."
Denouncing The act of publicly announcing or declaring something to be wrong, illegal, or immoral. ■ After being caught stealing from the office supplies cabinet, John's coworkers denounced him in front of the entire staff meeting.
depraved To be morally or ethically corrupt; to have a strong desire for something that is considered wrong or evil. ■ He was so depraved that he stole his neighbor's car and sold it for parts to buy illegal drugs.
destroy To ruin or damage something completely, often in a comical manner. ■ "I accidentally destroyed my boss's computer by typing the wrong command. He was so mad, he almost cried laughing!"
diagnosis A humorous term used to describe a person who always knows what is wrong with them. ■ "I have a diagnosis for you - you're a hypochondriac!