unfairly

adverb

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

Examples of unfairly in a Sentence

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Drury and Kurkova claim they were unfairly kicked out of the Fisher Island Club. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Powerful allies, vital for global influence and technological collaboration, are often unfairly criticized, jeopardizing crucial trade and security ties. Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Polis defended the decision by arguing that Peters' personal views about the election, protected by the First Amendment, unfairly led to a lengthy prison sentence. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Newsom framed his economic message in terms of a broad coalition of working Americans who have been disadvantaged by a system unfairly skewed toward the wealthy. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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