wrongdoing

noun
UK: /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/
US: /ˈrɔːŋˌduːɪŋ/

  1. Behavior that is not honest or morally correct; illegal or unethical actions.

    1. He was accused of wrongdoing after the audit, and now he is trying to hide it.
    2. The investigation revealed a pattern of serious wrongdoing within the company's financial department.

  2. An instance of illegal or immoral behavior.

    1. The report detailed several instances of wrongdoing, some small, some large.
    2. She suffered greatly because of his wrongdoing, feeling betrayed and deeply hurt by his actions.

Synonyms

offense sin malfeasance transgression crime impropriety misconduct

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wrongdoing" in English means: Behavior that is not honest or morally correct; illegal or unethical actions., An instance of illegal or immoral behavior..

The phonetic transcription of "wrongdoing" is /ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrɔːŋˌduːɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wrongdoing": offense, sin, malfeasance, transgression, crime, impropriety, misconduct.

Example usage of "wrongdoing": "He was accused of wrongdoing after the audit, and now he is trying to hide it.". More examples on the page.