wrong side

NOUN

reverse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reversal

STRONG

about-face antipode antithesis back bottom contra contradiction contradictory contrary converse counter flip-flop inverse overturning rear regression retrogression retroversion reversion switch turn turnabout turning underside verso volte-face

WEAK

antipole change of mind counterpole flip side other side reversement turnaround

Antonyms

STRONG

front same

WEAK

identical

Example Sentences

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That move to the bench—on the wrong side of the Atlantic—turned into the foundation of a coaching career that saw Finch grow into the NBA’s ultimate giant-killer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

James wasn’t going to be on the wrong side of history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Foreign holders also may have been on the wrong side of recent interest-rate bets, he said, noting that the unwinding began as the war triggered a spike in Treasury yields.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

There are a number of minor details to explain why United came out on the wrong side of a tight result.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Wouldn’t be proper, leaving Pluto’s daughter on the wrong side of the river.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

wrong side

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