ˈ ̷ ̷_fəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from wrong (I) + -ful
1. : full of wrong : injurious , unjust , unfair
a wrongful act
2. : not rightful especially in law : having no legal sanction : unlawful , illegitimate
the wrongful heir to a throne
wrongful occupation of an estate
• wrong·ful·ly -f(ə)lē, -li adverb
• wrong·ful·ness -fəlnə̇s noun -es