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Unjustly

Adverb / ʌˈndʒʌstli: / Another word for unjustly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unjustly means in an unfair or improper way.

Synonyms & similar words

justly unfairly improperly wrongly inappropriately dishonestly unethically immorally unscrupulously oppressively cruelly harshly ruthlessly mercilessly brutally viciously sadistically malevolently maliciously harmfully destructively

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Example sentences

  1. The teacher punished the student unjustly.
  2. He was unjustly fired from his job.
  3. She was treated unjustly because of her race.
  4. The judge ruled unjustly in that case.
  5. The company was accused of acting unjustly towards its employees.

Quotes

  • 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke
  • 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • 'The greatest injustice in the world is to bring a child into the world, and not be able to offer it peace.' - Nafisa Haji

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