Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wrong-foot

present participle of wrong-foot

plural of civil wrong

(law) A wrongful act by one person against another for which the other person may recover damages in a lawsuit; this includes tort, breach of contract, breach of trust, and breach of fiduciary duty.

(textiles, sewing) The side of a fabric, often with a less visible color or pattern, that is not intended to be seen on a finished project.

(especially in expressions such as 'start off on the wrong foot') In a state of misunderstanding or inadvertent poor relationship with someone.

using the wrong general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in an unpromising way

Older than (the stated age, typically a decade). / Used in various other expressions to refer to an inimical or disfavoured condition.

Alternative form of wrong-foot

past participle of go wrong