unfairly

adverb

un·​fair·​ly ˌən-ˈfer-lē 

: in an unfair manner

Examples of unfairly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regan remains in his job and alleges that he’s being unfairly targeted over his advocacy for the billionaire tax. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Grand jury proceedings are kept confidential to allow people to testify freely without worrying about consequences and so that the subjects of an investigation are not unfairly tainted before the jury can decide whether to file charges against them. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

As a result, Brown has positioned himself as someone who has stayed defiant in the face of those who would unfairly try to bring him down. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Burnam felt O’Hare treated the speaker unfairly and decided to protest. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfairly

• barely
• fairly
• rarely
• squarely