unfairly

adverb

un·​fair·​ly ˌən-ˈfer-lē 

: in an unfair manner

Examples of unfairly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mangione’s lawyers repeatedly raised concerns about the dual prosecutions, arguing their client was being unfairly tried twice for the same crime. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

Past lending scrutiny for Wells Fargo While the new federal probe looks into whether minority buyers received preferential terms, earlier reports this year focused on claims that minority applicants were unfairly turned away. — Chase Jordan october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

You were quite unfairly attacked, in very personal terms, by some activists at the end of this. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

African policymakers have long said Western institutions’ influence over risk perceptions have led to unfairly high funding costs. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfairly

• barely
• fairly
• rarely
• squarely