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
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In a way that is unfair or wrong.
"He felt he had been unjustly accused."
How to use unjustly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnfairly, in a way that isn't right or deserved.
Common pairings
unjustly accused
unjustly punished
unjustly treated
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unjustly
- Superlative
- most unjustly
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He felt he had been _____ accused.
Etymology
From "unjust" + "-ly."
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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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