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    unfairly
    /ʌnˈfɛːli/

    adverb

    • 1. in a manner that is not in accordance with the principles of equality and justice: "in my view, he was treated unfairly"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNFAIRLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    UNFAIRLY definition: 1. in a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment: 2. in a way that is not right…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unfairlyUnfairly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Definition. Example Sentences. Word History. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. unfairly. adverb. un· fair· ly ˌən-ˈfer-lē. Synonyms of unfairly. : in an unfair manner. Examples of unfairly in a Sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNFAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. us / ʌnˈfeər / Add to word list. not fair : It seems unfair to tax you both where you work and where you live. unfairly. adverb us / ʌnˈfer·li, -ˈfær- / The company unfairly denied her medical benefits. unfairness. noun [ U ] us / ʌnˈfer·nəs, -ˈfær- /

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunfairly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    unfairly. adverb. /ˌʌnˈfeəli/ /ˌʌnˈferli/ in a way that is not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; in a way that does not treat people equally synonym unjustly. She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. opposite fairly (2) Want to learn more?

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › unfairlyUnfairly - definition of unfairly by The Free Dictionary

    1. Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness: It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others. 2. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical: unfair dealing. 3. Not kind or considerate: It was unfair of me to laugh when he felt so sad. un·fair′ly adv. un·fair′ness n.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unfairlyUnfairly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    /ənˈfɛrli/ /ənˈfɛli/ IPA guide. Definitions of unfairly. adverb. in an unfair manner. “they dealt with him unfairly ” synonyms: below the belt. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Unfairly." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/unfairly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024. Copy citation.

  8. www.wordreference.com › definition › unfairlyunfairly - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    not agreeing with or following standards of justice, honesty, or the like: The students claimed that the test was unfair. [ be + ~ (+ of + object) + to + verb] It was very unfair (of the teacher) to give the students so much homework on a holiday weekend. beyond what is proper or fitting: an unfair advantage. un•fair•ly, adv.