What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unrightfully
Example
The company unrightfully terminated the employee without any valid reason. [unrightfully: adverb]
Example
The land was unrightfully taken from the indigenous people. [unrightfully: adverb]
wrongfully
Example
He was wrongfully accused of stealing the money. [wrongfully: adverb]
Example
The company wrongfully discriminated against the job applicant based on their race. [wrongfully: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wrongfully is more commonly used than unrightfully in everyday language. Wrongfully is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unrightfully is less common and typically used in legal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unrightfully and wrongfully?
Unrightfully is more formal than wrongfully and is typically used in legal contexts. Wrongfully can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
