unfairly

adverb

un·​fair·​ly ˌən-ˈfer-lē 

: in an unfair manner

Examples of unfairly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lawsuit attacks diversity efforts The lawsuit comes amid a broader crackdown on diversity initiatives nationwide as conservatives argue similar programs treat white people unfairly. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Serving a meal right from the skillet often gets a bad rap, unfairly viewed as a way to cut corners on dishwashing or being too lazy to plate your dishes. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Many nutrition researchers say seed oils have been unfairly maligned. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 21 July 2026

Perhaps no prominent professional athlete embodies the desire to be seen as a victim as much as Reese, who has spent years painting herself as someone unfairly treated by fans, coaches, referees, reporters and society at large. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfairly

• barely
• fairly
• rarely
• squarely