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unfairly

 

[ ʌnˈfɛrli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

injustice

In a manner that is not just or equitable; without fairness.

Synonyms

discriminatively, inequitably, unjustly

Examples of usage

  • He was unfairly treated by his colleagues.
  • The decision was made unfairly.
  • She accused him of treating her unfairly.
  • The company was accused of unfairly discriminating against certain employees.
  • The judge ruled that the trial was conducted unfairly.
Context #2 | Adjective

treatment

In a manner that is not just or equitable; not fair.

Synonyms

biased, inequitable, unjust

Examples of usage

  • She felt that the punishment was unfairly harsh.
  • He was the victim of an unfairly biased evaluation.
  • The students protested against the unfairly difficult exam questions.
  • The employees were upset about the unfairly low wages.
  • The decision was considered unfairly biased.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfairly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injustamente

🇮🇳 अन्यायपूर्वक

🇩🇪 unfairerweise

🇮🇩 secara tidak adil

🇺🇦 несправедливо

🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwie

🇯🇵 不公平に

🇫🇷 injustement

🇪🇸 injustamente

🇹🇷 haksızca

🇰🇷 부당하게

🇸🇦 بغير عدل

🇨🇿 nespravedlivě

🇸🇰 nespravodlivo

🇨🇳 不公平地

🇸🇮 nepravično

🇮🇸 ósanngjarnt

🇰🇿 әділетсіз

🇬🇪 უსამართლოდ

🇦🇿 ədalətsiz

🇲🇽 injustamente

Etymology

The word 'unfairly' is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'unfair'. The term 'unfair' dates back to the mid-16th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fair' meaning 'just'. Over time, 'unfairly' has become commonly used in English to describe actions or situations that lack fairness or justice.

See also: fair, fairly, fairness, fairway, fairy, unfair, unfairness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,566, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.