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What's wrong with

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts rɒŋ wɪð// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts rɔŋ wɪð//

Meaning of What's wrong with

A phrase used to inquire about the nature of someone's problem or dissatisfaction.

In simple words: A phrase used to ask about someone's problem or issue.

What's wrong with in a sentence

• She looked upset, so I asked her, 'What's wrong with you?'
• When he missed the meeting, I wondered, 'What's wrong with him?'
• The child was crying, and I gently asked, 'What's wrong with her?'
• If something's bothering you, you can always tell me, 'What's wrong with the situation?'
• During our conversation, she kept sighing, so I said, 'What's wrong with you today?'
• He seemed distracted, and I wondered, 'What's wrong with his focus today?'

How to use What's wrong with

Used generally in both spoken and written contexts to inquire about someone's issues. It’s appropriate in informal and formal situations but may feel casual in some professional settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Imagine a doctor asking, 'What's wrong with you?' as they check your health.

Related words

Collocations with What's wrong with

• What's wrong with you
• What's wrong with them
• What's wrong with this
• What's wrong with me

Synonyms for What's wrong with

• What's the matter?
• What’s the issue?
• Is something wrong?
• What’s bothering you?
• What’s troubling you?

Common mistakes with What's wrong with

• Using 'what's the problem with' too formally.
• Confusing it with 'what's wrong with you', which is more accusatory.
• Using it when you really want to know specific details.

Frequently asked questions about What's wrong with

What does What's wrong with mean?

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

What is the definition of What's wrong with?

A phrase used to inquire about the nature of someone's problem or dissatisfaction.

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

She looked upset, so I asked her, 'What's wrong with you?'

Can you give another example of What's wrong with?

When he missed the meeting, I wondered, 'What's wrong with him?'

What are synonyms for What's wrong with?

Common alternatives include What's the matter?, What’s the issue?, Is something wrong?, What’s bothering you?, What’s troubling you?.

What words go with What's wrong with?

It commonly pairs with What's wrong with you, What's wrong with them, What's wrong with this, What's wrong with me.

What are common mistakes when using What's wrong with?

Using 'what's the problem with' too formally. Confusing it with 'what's wrong with you', which is more accusatory. Using it when you really want to know specific details.

How do you pronounce What's wrong with?

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

When should I use What's wrong with?

Used generally in both spoken and written contexts to inquire about someone's issues. It’s appropriate in informal and formal situations but may feel casual in some professional settings.