B1adverbsocietylaw
US/ʌnˈfer.li/
UK/ʌnˈfeə.li/
in a way that is not fair or not based on what is right
In context
She felt that the teacher had treated her unfairly.
He was unfairly dismissed after twenty years with the firm.
The referee unfairly gave the other team a penalty.
Words that go with unfairly
verb + adverb
- treat unfairlyNo student should be treated unfairly.
- judge unfairlyPeople often judge others unfairly.
adverb + adjective
- unfairly dismissedShe sued the company for being unfairly dismissed.
- unfairly blamedHe was unfairly blamed for the mistake.
- unfairly accusedThe man was unfairly accused of stealing.
adverb + verb
- unfairly criticizeThe press unfairly criticized the young player.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He treats me unfairCorrect: He treats me unfairly