unjustly

[ uhn-juhst-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is not deserved; unfairly:

   Even if the feedback you receive is unjustly harsh, it is still important that you respond in a friendly and professional way.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unjustly¹

unjust ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Instead, he seeks to unjustly profit from his killing of my daughter.

From Salon

"As a result of their unlawful actions, defendants have been unjustly enriched to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars in value, while Mr Musk has been conned along with the public," it says.

From BBC

“To unjustly disparage a fellow female producer speaks volumes about Ms. Baum’s character.”

From Los Angeles Times

“In no other healthcare setting are patients and providers so unjustly and indiscriminately met with hostile opposition,” said Jodi Hicks, chief executive of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, which supported the bill.

From Los Angeles Times

He felt that his name was unjustly removed from several movie projects by Lee.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• brutally
• cruelly
• unjustifiably
• unlawfully
• wrongfully
• wrongly