unfairly

adverb

un·​fair·​ly ˌən-ˈfer-lē How to pronounce unfairly (audio)
: in an unfair manner

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Divided into sections, labeled with months, each one shows an unraveling as secrets are revealed before a wedding; friendships destroyed over lunch; a manicurist is unfairly accused of stealing. John Bleasdale, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 The provisions unfairly penalize people for having worked public sector jobs, some critics say. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 Gaetz received support from some Trump allies who argue the Florida Republican, a pugilist with a long list of enemies in both chambers, is being treated unfairly. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024 Voters seemed tired of being governed by Democrats and, fairly or unfairly, blamed the party for their sense that the country is on the wrong track. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unfairly 

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfairly was in 1713

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“Unfairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfairly. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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