B2adverblawsociety
US/ʌnˈdʒʌst.li/
UK/ʌnˈdʒʌst.li/
in a way that is not fair or right
In context
He was unjustly accused of stealing from his own company.
Many workers felt they had been unjustly treated by the manager.
The player was unjustly sent off after a fair tackle.
Words that go with unjustly
adverb + adjective
- unjustly accusedThe unjustly accused man was freed after ten years.
- unjustly imprisonedShe was unjustly imprisoned for a crime she did not commit.
- unjustly treatedStaff who feel unjustly treated often leave.
- unjustly dismissedHe sued the firm for being unjustly dismissed.
adverb + verb
- unjustly punishTeachers should never unjustly punish a whole class.
- unjustly blameDo not unjustly blame others for your mistakes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was unjust accused.Correct: He was unjustly accused.