unfair
adjective
not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics.
unfairly
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a word derived from
unfair.
Example Sentences
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What the reporting revealed was a continuing debate over whether Gen Z is everything from coddled to unfairly stereotyped and how it will fare at work in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"It unfairly targets mothers with the expectation that now we should be able to do two things at once and to the same standard," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
I can’t blame anyone who feels unfairly treated in this scenario: They owe tax on $20,000 they didn’t ask to be withheld and never had possession of the funds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
Platner himself resigned with sour grapes, insisting he’s being unfairly treated and implying he’s the victim of a conspiracy.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
She spoke of taxation, child custody, and inheritance laws that treated women unfairly.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
