Synonyms for
Unfairly
Definition
In a way that is not just or impartial.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- treated unfairly
- accused unfairly
- penalized unfairly
- judged unfairly
- won unfairly
- ruled unfairly
- discriminated unfairly
Word family
noun unfairness
adjective unfair
Usage note
This adverb describes an action that is not just or equitable. It is often used to describe treatment, judgment, or outcomes that are perceived as biased or wrong.
Example sentences
- The teacher graded my test unfairly.
- He was treated unfairly because of his race.
- The referee made an unfairly biased call.
- She was punished unfairly for something she didn't do.
- The company was accused of treating its workers unfairly.
Quotes
Truth never yet fell dead in the streets; it has such affinity with the soul of man, the seed however broadcast will catch somewhere and produce its hundredfold fruitfulness. We have had our reward in seeing the truths we have been proclaiming, accepted by the young, and advocated by the so-called 'unfairly treated' of our own race.
The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident. And no, 'tis not for the sake of the gratification itself, but for the pleasure of being unfairly praised for it.
In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers. So, on the whole, I'd rather not travel with you guys.