adverb B2 Upper-Intermediate

unjustly

uhn-JUHST-lee

Unjustly (adverb) means In a way that is unfair or wrong. Example: “He felt he had been unjustly accused.”

adverb

In a way that is unfair or wrong.

"He felt he had been unjustly accused."

How to use unjustly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUnfairly, in a way that isn't right or deserved.

Common pairings

unjustly accused unjustly punished unjustly treated

more unjustly comparative, most unjustly superlative

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He felt he had been _____ accused.

From "unjust" + "-ly."

justly

What does “unjustly” mean?

The word “unjustly” means in a way that is unfair or wrong. In plain terms, unfairly, in a way that isn't right or deserved.

How do you pronounce “unjustly”?

“Unjustly” is pronounced uhn-JUHST-lee (/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ in IPA).

How do you use “unjustly” in a sentence?

Here is “unjustly” used in a sentence: “He felt he had been unjustly accused.”

What part of speech is “unjustly”?

“Unjustly” is an adverb.

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