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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Remember, cleaning fees can be a profit center for car rental companies, and they are often unfairly applied. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 But that nonparticipation did not unfairly punish the hospitals until 2024, the hospitals alleged in a complaint. Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026 In a pair of lawsuits filed by the university, Harvard has said it’s being unfairly penalized for refusing to adopt the administration’s views. Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 Some private school leaders felt the legislation targeted them unfairly. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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