Unjustly: meaning, definitions and examples

When something is done in a way that is not fair or not right, often used in legal or social contexts.

• She was unjustly accused of the crime
• He felt he was treated unjustly by his employer

When something is done in a way that is not just or equitable, often used in everyday situations.

• The teacher unfairly gave him a lower grade
• The rules seemed to be applied unfairly to different people

A less common variant of 'unjustly,' generally used to mean unfairly or with bias. It can be used in different contexts.

• He was injustly judged for his actions
• The community felt they were injustly targeted by the new policy

When something is done incorrectly or mistakenly, often implying a moral or factual error.

• He was wrongly convicted of the crime
• The data was wrongly interpreted, leading to incorrect conclusions

When something is done in a way that violates moral principles or professional standards.

• The company was accused of acting unethically by exploiting its workers
• She was fired for behaving unethically towards her coworkers

When something is done incorrectly or in a way that is not considered appropriate or acceptable, often used in formal or technical contexts.

• The machine malfunctioned because it was improperly assembled
• She handled the situation improperly, causing more problems