unfairly

adverb
UK: /ʌnˈfeə.li/
US: /ʌnˈfer.li/

  1. In a way that is not fair or just; unequally or biased.

    1. She was treated unfairly by her boss.
    2. The game was unfairly weighted against our team, with biased refereeing affecting the outcome.

  2. In a manner that is morally wrong or unethical; dishonestly.

    1. He unfairly gained an advantage.
    2. The company unfairly dismissed the employee, ignoring the due process outlined in their contract.

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The word "unfairly" in English means: In a way that is not fair or just; unequally or biased., In a manner that is morally wrong or unethical; dishonestly..

The phonetic transcription of "unfairly" is /ʌnˈfeə.li/ in British English and /ʌnˈfer.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "unfairly": "She was treated unfairly by her boss.". More examples on the page.