B2
unequally vs unfairly vs unjustly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unequallyadverb/ʌnˈiː.kwə.li/ | Meaning In a way that is not the same in size, amount or fairness for everyone. | Goes with — | Example The money was divided unequally, so some workers received much more than others. |
| unfairlyadverb/ʌnˈfer.li/ | Meaning in a way that is not fair or not based on what is right | Goes with treat unfairly | Example She felt that the teacher had treated her unfairly. |
| unjustlyadverb/ʌnˈdʒʌst.li/ | Meaning in a way that is not fair or right | Goes with unjustly accused | Example He was unjustly accused of stealing from his own company. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many workers felt they had been treated by the manager.