unjustly
Definition
Adverb: - In an unjust manner; in a way that is not fair or right: This describes an action done without fairness, justice, or proper reason.
Usage
The adverb "unjustly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action or its outcome is characterized by injustice. - It typically precedes the verb it modifies (e.g., unjustly accused) or can be placed at the end of a clause for emphasis (e.g., He was treated unjustly). - It is often used in formal or serious contexts discussing rights, law, ethics, and treatment.
Examples
- The workers claimed they were unjustly dismissed without a proper hearing.
- She felt she had been unjustly criticized for a mistake that wasn't hers.
- History has often unjustly overlooked the contributions of many women scientists.
- "He was unjustly singled out for punishment," while others who broke the rule were ignored.
Advanced Usage
- "unjustly enriched": A legal term meaning to have gained a benefit at the expense of another in a manner that is not legally or morally justified.
- The court ordered him to return the funds, as he had been unjustly enriched.
- "unjustly imprisoned/convicted": Commonly used in legal and social justice contexts to describe a wrongful conviction or detention.
- After ten years, new DNA evidence proved he had been unjustly imprisoned.
Variants and Related Words
- Unjust (adjective): Not based on or behaving according to fairness or justice.
- an unjust law
- Justice (noun): Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
- Justly (adverb): In a fair or righteous manner. (This is the direct antonym of "unjustly").
- He was justly rewarded for his years of service.
Synonyms
- Unfairly: In a manner that is not based on equality or justice.
- Wrongfully: In a way that is not correct, legal, or morally right.
- Inequitably: In an unfair or unjust manner.
Antonyms
- Justly
- Fairly
- Rightly
Related Phrases
- To be unjustly accused/targeted: A common collocation meaning to be blamed or chosen for negative treatment without a fair or valid reason.
- The community leader was unjustly targeted by the corrupt officials.
Adverb
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in an unjust manner
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he was unjustly singled out for punishment
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