unfairly
Unfairly (adv) means In a manner that is not fair or just. Example: “He felt he had been treated unfairly by his employer.”
adv
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In a manner that is not fair or just.
"He felt he had been treated unfairly by his employer."
How to use unfairly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone in a way that isn't fair to someone.
Common pairings
treated unfairly
unfairly dismissed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unfairly
- Superlative
- most unfairly
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Etymology
From unfair plus -ly.
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What does “unfairly” mean?
The word “unfairly” means in a manner that is not fair or just. In plain terms, done in a way that isn't fair to someone.
How do you use “unfairly” in a sentence?
Here is “unfairly” used in a sentence: “He felt he had been treated unfairly by his employer.”
What is the opposite of “unfairly”?
The opposite of “unfairly” — its antonyms — are fairly and justly.
What part of speech is “unfairly”?
“Unfairly” is an adverb.
Is “unfairly” a common word?
“Unfairly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
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