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unfairly

[ʌnˈfeəli]

unfairly Definition

  • 1in a manner that is not just or equitable
  • 2in a biased or prejudiced way

Using unfairly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unfairly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was unfairly treated by her boss.

  • Example

    The referee made a call that unfairly favored the home team.

  • Example

    He was unfairly blamed for the mistake.

  • Example

    The company was accused of treating its employees unfairly.

unfairly Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: unfairly in Brief

'Unfairly' [ʌnˈfeəli] means in a manner that is not just or equitable, or in a biased or prejudiced way. It is often used to describe situations where someone is treated unjustly or blamed for something they did not do, as in 'She was unfairly treated by her boss.' 'Unfairly' has no idiomatic or formal usage.

How do native speakers use this expression?

The

thing

that

erodes

trust

in

an

organization

faster

than

anything

else

is

when

employees

feel

that

they're

being

treated

unfairly.