Basic Details
Word: Wronged
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: To feel treated unfairly or unjustly; having experienced harm or mistreatment.
Synonyms: Victimised, mistreated, injured
Antonyms: Treated fairly, respected, honoured
Idioms and Phrases
- Wronged by fate: Used when someone feels that life has treated them unfairly. Example: "After losing his job unexpectedly, he felt horribly wronged by fate."
- The wronged party: Referring to a person who has been treated unfairly in a situation. Example: "In the argument, she was clearly the wronged party, as her ideas were ignored."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt wronged when her friends didn't include her in the game.
Example 2: The wronged employee spoke up about the unfair treatment at the meeting.
Example 3: He was determined to stand up for those who were wronged by the new policy.
Fun Fact
The word "wronged" comes from the Old English word "wrang," which means "crooked" or "twisted." Over time, it evolved to describe feeling treated unfairly or unjustly.
Famous Quote
"The greatest tragedy in life is not the tragic events, but the injustices suffered by those wronged." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wronged" mean?
a) Treated fairly
b) An unfair treatment
c) Happy and content
d) Successful in life
Answer: b) An unfair treatment
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wronged"?
a) Victimised
b) Celebrated
c) Praised
d) Honoured
Answer: a) Victimised
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "wronged"?
a) Respected
b) Hurt
c) Offended
d) Ignored
Answer: a) Respected
4. Which sentence uses "wronged" correctly?
a) He felt wronged when his friends stood up for him.
b) The wronged child was happy with the outcome.
c) After being wronged, she focused on moving forward.
d) He enjoyed being wronged by his classmates.
Answer: c) After being wronged, she focused on moving forward.
5. What does "the wronged party" refer to?
a) Someone who won a game
b) Someone treated unfairly
c) Someone who is always happy
d) Someone who helps others
Answer: b) Someone treated unfairly
