ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wrongheadedly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Wrongheadedly is an adverb meaning In a wrongheaded manner.

Meaning

In a wrongheaded manner.

Example Sentences

In a movie like The Extra Girl, though Sue is the starring role, Dave is the active role in romantic comedy terms. The happy ending makes them both happy, but he's the one who has pursued Sue unstintingly while Sue has wrongheadedly pursued a career.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wrong-headedly, wrongmindedly, wrong-mindedly, misguidedly, misdirectedly, erroneously.

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