unfairly

adverb

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

Examples of unfairly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Counts 1 in 3 — Ratio of LGBT adults who say they were treated unfairly or with disrespect by a health care provider during the past three years. San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024 Critics say the tactic has in some cases unfairly burdened low-level employees. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024 According to the Financial Times, Charles Forrest told a London employment tribunal that he was unfairly sacked after blowing the whistle to British authorities. Byverne Kopytoff, Fortune, 7 June 2024 In the New York trial, Trump's attacks are largely geared toward the district attorney, the judge and the jury -- all of which he's claimed are unfairly politically biased against him. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unfairly 

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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 18 Jun. 2024.

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