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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As he explained, “Death sentences are unevenly and unfairly applied to people of color, people with mental disabilities, and people who cannot afford costly legal representation.”
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
The details came to light after the chef went to Australia's Fair Work Commission claiming he had been unfairly dismissed.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The Hong Kong government has rejected accusations that Wong is being treated unfairly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
He has also successfully extracted multimillion-dollar settlements from CBS and ABC after suing the networks over news content he believed treated him unfairly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Hades had taken her unfairly, and Hades was going to give her back.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
