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UK//wɒts rɒŋ//US//wɑts rɔŋ//

Meaning of What's wrong

In simple words: What is the problem?

What's wrong in a sentence

  • When I saw her upset, I gently asked, 'What's wrong?'
  • He looked distraught, so I approached him and said, 'What's wrong?'
  • During the meeting, she seemed distracted, and I wanted to know, 'What's wrong?'

How to use What's wrong

Used to ask someone about their issues or concerns. Appropriate in casual and formal situations, but avoid overuse in professional settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Sounds like 'watt's wrong' — imagine asking about a broken light bulb!

Related words

Collocations with What's wrong

  • ask what's wrong
  • find out what's wrong
  • tell me what's wrong

Opposites of What's wrong

  • What's right
  • What's correct
  • What is okay

Common mistakes with What's wrong

  • Confused with 'what's right' which inquires about correctness.
  • Using in overly formal contexts can seem insincere.

Compare What's wrong with What's the matter, What's up?, What’s going on

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Frequently asked questions about What's wrong

What does What's wrong mean?

What is the problem?

What is the definition of What's wrong?

A phrase used to inquire about someone's problem or issue.

How do you use What's wrong in a sentence?

When I saw her upset, I gently asked, 'What's wrong?'

Can you give another example of What's wrong?

He looked distraught, so I approached him and said, 'What's wrong?'

What are synonyms for What's wrong?

Common alternatives include what's the matter, what's up, what's going on.

What is the opposite of What's wrong?

Opposite meanings include What's right, What's correct, What is okay.

What words go with What's wrong?

It commonly pairs with ask what's wrong, find out what's wrong, tell me what's wrong.

What are common mistakes when using What's wrong?

Confused with 'what's right' which inquires about correctness. Using in overly formal contexts can seem insincere.

How do you pronounce What's wrong?

US: //wɑts rɔŋ//, UK: //wɒts rɒŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's wrong?

Used to ask someone about their issues or concerns. Appropriate in casual and formal situations, but avoid overuse in professional settings.