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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"Students are often unfairly blamed for the housing situation, when evidence shows it is a much more complex picture."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Instead, it reveals a man who repeatedly pushed back when he believed he was being treated unfairly, even as he endured lasting physical pain, financial hardship, and emotional strain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who is facing deportation from South Africa, has reiterated that she was born in the country and believes she has been "treated unfairly and targeted".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Some evidence accepted by the judge -- relating to Facebook messages, cell towers and posts of death cap mushroom sightings -- was not relevant or was unfairly prejudicial to her case, her lawyer said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Inigo must have slipped or been tricked or otherwise unfairly beaten. That’s the only conceivable explanation.”
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
