not even wrong
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Definition of not even wrong - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
- His theory was dismissed as not even wrong.
- The hypothesis was so flawed it was not even wrong.
- Critics found the argument not even wrong, lacking any basis.
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Expressions with even
make a surface smooth or level
They even out the road before paving.
reach the same level or score as another
The runner managed to draw even with the leader in the final lap.
situation where everyone has equal chance
The competition was designed to give all participants an even break.
used to introduce a statement contrasting or true despite the previous one
Even so, she decided to go ahead with the plan.
make a situation fair or equal for everyone
The referee gave a penalty to even things up.
emphasizes something has never happened at all
He tried to quit smoking, but not even once succeeded.
declare debts or favors settled
Let's call it even after you helped me.
used to strongly discourage an action
Don't even think about it, it's too dangerous.
make things equal in a competition or conflict
She trained hard to even the score after last year's defeat.
make equal or balanced
He tried to even up the teams by switching players..
make the score equal in a game or competition
They managed to get even before halftime.
not in the slightest degree
The two situations are not even remotely similar.
indicates balance after a favor or debt
You paid for dinner, so that makes us even.
fair competition without advantages
The referee ensured an even playing field during the match.
have no debt or score left with someone
Now I am be even with him for what he did.
expressing annoyance or disbelief
I can't even with how slow this internet is.
advise against anger, suggest retaliation instead
When he was betrayed, he remembered: don't get mad, get even.
simultaneously with the current discussion
New policies are being drafted even as we speak.
steady and uninterrupted progression
The project continued with an even flow of tasks.
adjust to achieve uniformity
She evened off the batter in the pan.
despite what has been said or done
He apologized, but even still, she was upset.
make a situation more fair
The new rule will even the odds for all players.
treat someone fairly or give a fair chance
The coach decided to give John an even break this season.
indicates a situation is more serious than it seems
It's not even funny how much damage the storm caused last night.
Expressions with wrong
foot that is not correct or intended
He put his shoe on the wrong foot.
situation where food enters the trachea causing coughing
She started coughing because the water went down the wrong pipe.
misunderstand something completely or incorrectly
He got it all wrong about the meeting time.
responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing
She was clearly in the wrong for breaking the vase.
distinguish between morally correct and incorrect actions
She learned to tell right from wrong at a young age.
mistaken or incorrect path
He realized he was on the wrong track after seeing the signs.
in an incorrect direction or path
He drove the wrong way on the highway.
asking about someone's health or feelings
You look upset, what is wrong with you?
in an incorrect orientation or order
He wore his shirt the wrong way around.
be completely incorrect
He was dead wrong about the results of the experiment.
be in a situation where any action leads to negative results
He can't do right for doing wrong at work.
make a poor decision or choice
He chose the wrong horse by investing in that failing company.
treat someone unfairly or betray their trust
He did her wrong by lying to her.
become possessed by an unfriendly or unauthorized person
The secret documents could fall into the wrong hands if not secured properly..
be obtained by people who may use it harmfully
We must not let this data get into the wrong hands.
cause someone to feel annoyed or unfriendly towards you
He got on his boss's wrong side by missing the deadline.
accidentally enter the airway instead of the stomach while swallowing
The sip of juice went down the wrong pipe and made him cough.
starting with a misunderstanding or mistake
They began the project on the wrong foot.
give bad advice or guidance to someone
He steered me wrong about the job opportunity.
being older than a specific age
She is on the wrong side of thirty.
a wrong idea about something, a misconception
He got the wrong end of the stick about the meeting time.
part of town where poor or working class people live
He grew up on the wrong side of the tracks.
part of town known for crime or danger
He accidentally wandered into the wrong side of town.
in the opposite direction or order
You put the batteries in the wrong way round.
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- French:absurde, ...
- German:nicht einmal falsch, ...
- Italian:neanche sbagliato, ...
- Spanish:ni siquiera incorrecto, ...
- Portuguese:nem sequer errada, ...
- Chinese:连错都不是的, ...
- Japanese:議論の余地がない, ...
- Arabic:لا يمكن نقاشه, ...
- Hebrew:אֲפִילוּ לֹא נָכוֹן, ...
- Russian:некорректный, ...
- Ukrainian:навіть не неправильний, ...
- Hindi:अर्थहीन, ...
- Bengali:এতটাই ত্রুটিপূর্ণ যে তা নিয়ে অর্থপূর্ণ আলোচনা করা যায় না, ...
- Catalan:sense validesa argumentativa, ...
- Czech:natolik vadný, že jej nelze ani označit za chybný, ...
- Danish:ikke engang forkert, ...
- Dutch:niet eens fout, ...
- Greek:ούτε καν λανθασμένος, ...
- Hungarian:értelmezhetetlen, ...
- Khmer:ខុសឆ្គងរហូតមិនអាចយកមកជជែកវែកញែកដោយមានន័យបាន, ...
- Korean:틀리기조차 않은, ...
- Persian:حتی در حد اشتباه هم نیست, ...
- Polish:bezsensowny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):sem sentido, ...
- Romanian:nici măcar greșit, ...
- Swedish:meningslös, ...
- Thai:ผิดจนไม่อาจประเมินได้, ...
- Turkish:anlamsız, ...
- Vietnamese:sai đến mức không thể bàn đúng sai, ...
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