wronged

adjective
UK: /rɒŋd/
US: /rɔːŋd/

  1. Having suffered unfair or unjust treatment.

    1. The wronged man sought justice for the harm done to him.
    2. She felt wronged by the company's decision to deny her promotion after many years of service.

  2. Having been offended or hurt by someone's actions or words.

    1. He felt wronged by her sharp words.
    2. The community felt wronged when the historical landmark was demolished without public input.

Synonyms

abused
wronged verb

  1. To have treated someone unfairly or unjustly.

    1. He wronged her by breaking his promise.
    2. The company wronged its employees by failing to provide a safe working environment.

  2. To have acted immorally or illegally towards someone.

    1. The thief wronged the store owner by stealing goods.
    2. History has shown how entire populations were wronged through acts of oppression and discrimination.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wronged" in English means: Having suffered unfair or unjust treatment., Having been offended or hurt by someone's actions or words..

The phonetic transcription of "wronged" is /rɒŋd/ in British English and /rɔːŋd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wronged": abused.

Example usage of "wronged": "The wronged man sought justice for the harm done to him.". More examples on the page.