The Opposite(Antonym) of “unfairly”
The antonyms of unfairly are fairly, equitably, and impartially. These words convey the opposite meaning of unfairly, which means treating someone in a way that is not just or impartial.
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Definitions and Examples of fairly, equitably, impartially
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a manner that is just, impartial, or unbiased.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers fairly and did not show any favoritism.
In a manner that is fair and just, giving everyone an equal opportunity.
Example
The company distributed the bonuses equitably among all employees based on their performance.
In a manner that is unbiased, without showing favoritism or prejudice.
Example
The judge listened to both sides of the argument impartially before making a decision.
Key Differences: fairly vs equitably vs impartially
- 1Fairly and impartially are similar in meaning, but fairly can also mean in accordance with the rules or standards, while impartially means without bias or favoritism.
- 2Equitably emphasizes the idea of fairness in terms of equal opportunities or distribution of resources.
Effective Usage of fairly, equitably, impartially
- 1Legal contexts: Use impartially to describe a judge's behavior in court.
- 2Business contexts: Use equitably to describe fair distribution of resources or opportunities.
- 3Everyday conversations: Use fairly to describe a situation where everyone is treated equally and justly.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unfairly are fairly, equitably, and impartially. Use these words to describe situations where everyone is treated equally and justly, especially in legal and business contexts. Fairly emphasizes adherence to rules and standards, equitably emphasizes equal opportunities, and impartially emphasizes lack of bias or favoritism.
