unjustly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of unjustly
Example Sentences
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Filming in a constricting boxy aspect ratio, the Ukrainian director takes us inside a corroding prison filled with men unjustly incarcerated as enemies of the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The large number of dual Iranian-American nationals in Iran makes it likely there are other U.S. citizens unjustly detained, a U.S. official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
“Some stocks have been unjustly accused in the court of investor opinion.”
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
“I’ve been a victim of fashion, unjustly applying berry passion,” goes the final refrain.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
“It’s complicated, Scoob-a-doob. Bottom line, he was unjustly imprisoned. Yes, he did some stealing, and yes, stealing is wrong. But he didn’t steal everything the police said he did.”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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