unfairly

adverb

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

Examples of unfairly in a Sentence

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Like so many other aspects of the TV biz that were unfairly maligned in the streaming era, series pilots can be an invaluable tool for assessing the potential for a TV series. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026 For example, highly questionable calls in the recent playoff game between Buffalo and Denver that unfairly deprived the Bills of victory and thereby a shot at going to the Super Bowl, underscores the crisis in quality. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Gonzales' lawyers argued he was unfairly blamed for a broader law-enforcement failure that day. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 Jan. 2026 King later appeared on television news to complain that the city had unfairly towed his cars. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfairly

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 28 Jan. 2026.

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