Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dead-wrong
adjective
/ˈdɛd rɔŋ/
Definition
completely and utterly incorrect or mistaken
Examples
- He was dead-wrong about the meeting time; it was actually an hour earlier.
- The report was dead-wrong; it misrepresented the data completely.
Meaning
The term ‘dead-wrong’ is used to describe a situation where someone has made a mistake or error that is so obvious or blatant that there’s no question about it. It emphasizes the certainty of the wrongdoing or misconception.
Synonyms
- completely wrong
- utterly mistaken
- dead wrong
- totally inaccurate
