unfairly

adverb

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

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Reynolds contends that the exclusion violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by unfairly treating taxpayers with non-human dependents differently from those supporting human dependents. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 When a 12-3 record, a massive accomplishment, unfairly rings hollow. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025 Saturday’s ugly showings, fairly or unfairly, will weaken the public perception of non-power teams in future CFP debates and formats. Matt Baker, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025 Context breathes new meaning into words and it is often unfairly omitted. Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfairly

Word History

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Dec. 2025.

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