unjustly

[US]/ʌn'dʒʌstli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in an unfair or unlawful manner; treating or handling things without justice.

Example Sentences

is unjustly biased in her favor;

The newspapers had unjustly labelled him as a coward.

She shouted out that she was unjustly imprisoned.

They have been unjustly dispossessed of their hometown.

Malicious gossip could injure his chances of success. It can also mean to treat another unjustly or wrongfully:

He was unjustly accused of stealing the money.

She was unjustly fired from her job.

The decision was made unjustly without considering all the facts.

He was unjustly treated by his colleagues at work.

The students felt they were unjustly punished for something they didn't do.

She was unjustly criticized for her efforts.

The company unjustly raised prices on essential goods during the crisis.

He was unjustly excluded from the team for no valid reason.

The law should protect people from being unjustly treated.

She felt unjustly targeted by the media for her personal life choices.

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