Cool MateMeaning of Not right
Something that is incorrect or inappropriate.
In simple words: Incorrect or not appropriate.
Not right in a sentence
- The answer you provided is not right.
- It's not right to treat others badly.
- He felt that the decision was not right for the situation.
- She pointed out that my conclusion was not right.
- If something feels not right, you should trust your instincts.
How to use Not right
'Not right' can describe something incorrect, unfair, or inappropriate. It’s suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in highly formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine someone pointing at a wrong answer and saying, 'This is NOT right!'
Related words
Collocations with Not right
- not right time
- not right decision
- not right place
- not right answer
- not right choice
Common mistakes with Not right
- Used as a question without clarification (e.g., 'Is this not right?') instead of a complete thought.
- Confused with 'not correct' by some learners, while both are similar, nuances exist.
- Overusing in formal writing; better to use 'incorrect' in those contexts.
Not right appears in
Not right in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مش صح / مش مظبوط
غلط أو مش مناسب.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঠিক না
ভুল বা অনুপযুক্ত নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht richtig
Falsch oder nicht passend.
- SpanishEspañol
No está bien
Incorrecto o no apropiado.
- Persianفارسی
اشتباه، درست نیست
نادرست یا نامناسب.
- FrenchFrançais
Pas correct, Pas juste
Incorrect ou pas approprié.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सही नहीं
गलत या ठीक नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Non è giusto, Sbagliato
Sbagliato o non appropriato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não está certo
Incorreto ou não apropriado.
- RussianРусский
Неправильно, Не так
Неправильно или неуместно.
- Urduاردو
درست نہیں
غلط یا نامناسب۔
- Chinese中文
不对, 不合适
不对劲，不合适。
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Frequently asked questions about Not right
What does Not right mean?
Incorrect or not appropriate.
What is the definition of Not right?
Something that is incorrect or inappropriate.
How do you use Not right in a sentence?
The answer you provided is not right.
Can you give another example of Not right?
It's not right to treat others badly.
What are synonyms for Not right?
Common alternatives include incorrect, wrong, improper, unfair, off.
What words go with Not right?
It commonly pairs with not right time, not right decision, not right place, not right answer, not right choice.
What are common mistakes when using Not right?
Used as a question without clarification (e.g., 'Is this not right?') instead of a complete thought. Confused with 'not correct' by some learners, while both are similar, nuances exist. Overusing in formal writing; better to use 'incorrect' in those contexts.
How do you pronounce Not right?
US: //nɑt raɪt//, UK: //nɒt raɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Not right?
'Not right' can describe something incorrect, unfair, or inappropriate. It’s suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in highly formal settings.