Synonyms of unfairly

unfairly

adverb

as in cruelly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cruelly
• shabbily
• viciously
• heartlessly
• rudely
• nastily
• contemptuously
• disrespectfully
• disdainfully
• scornfully
• impolitely
• thoughtlessly
• discourteously
• snootily
• inconsiderately

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reasonably
• well
• kindly
• graciously
• nicely
• thoughtfully
• courteously
• pleasantly
• fairly
• considerately
• justifiably
• validly
• excusably

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfairly

But attorneys representing the prisoners said the test results were also included in inmates’ parole hearing records as a result, meaning hundreds or thousands of parole hearings could be unfairly swayed by incorrect test results. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025

The Coalition for a Competitive Mobile Experience also will press app makers’ long-simmering grievances that the iPhone and Android platforms and their app stores unfairly discriminate against competing software, app and hardware creators. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025

This assumption unfairly places a heavier burden on them and disregards their personal time and responsibilities. —Dr. Marita Kinney, Bcc, Msc.d, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

It’s been argued throughout his tenure that he’s been unfairly stocked on the defensive depth chart. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025