wrongdoing
intermediateB2/ˈrɔːŋˌduːɪŋ/ · wrong-do-ing
An action that is morally or legally wrong.
Meanings
An action that is morally or legally wrong.
ایسی کارروائی جو اخلاقی یا قانونی طور پر غلط ہو۔
غلط کاری
ghalat kaari
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- serious wrongdoing
- criminal wrongdoing
- moral wrongdoing
Example Sentences
The judge sentenced the defendant for his serious wrongdoing.
جج نے ملزم کو اس کی سنگین غلط کاری کے لیے سزا دی۔
Jaj ne mulzim ko is ki sangin ghalat kaari ke liye saza di.
There must be consequences for any form of wrongdoing.
کسی بھی قسم کی غلط کاری کے لیے نتائج ہونے چاہئیں۔
Kisi bhi qism ki ghalat kaari ke liye nataij hone chahiye.
Her wrongdoing led to significant consequences in her career.
اس کی غلط کاری نے اس کے کیریئر میں نمایاں نتائج پیدا کیے۔
Us ki ghalat kaari ne us ke career mein numayan nataij paida kiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'wrong' + 'doing' to remember it refers to actions that are incorrect.
Imagine a person doing something visibly wrong, like stealing.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غلط کاری کے خوف سے نہ ہو حیات کی قضا، یہ دنیا ہے اور یہاں سب کچھ ہے جزا。
Ghalat kaari ke khauf se na ho hayat ki qaza, ye duniya hai aur yahaan sab kuch hai jaza.
Do not be afraid of fate due to wrongdoing; this world has rewards for all.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غلطی انسان کا حصہ ہے۔
Ghalti insaan ka hissa hai.
Mistakes are part of being human.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wrang" — to twist or wring
First known use: 17th century
The term has evolved over centuries, integrating meanings associated with injustice and immorality.