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unfairly

adverb

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

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Townsend previously accused the LASD of unfairly targeting her, alleging false imprisonment, defamation, racial discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress in October 2018, per the outlet. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025 According to Trump, however, Cuellar—a moderate Democrat representing an area on the Texas-Mexico border—was unfairly targeted by then-president Biden for the congressman’s criticism of his administration’s immigration policies. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 No anti-crypto regulations Another aspect of the bill limits how local governments and state agencies can regulate crypto, though Pierce said it's only intended to ensure laws don't unfairly target crypto. Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025 Trump hasn’t provided evidence for the claim that Hernández was prosecuted unfairly. Connor Greene, Time, 3 Dec. 2025 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 10 Dec. 2025.

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