UNFAIRLY

unfairly, below the belt

(adverb) in an unfair manner; “they dealt with him unfairly”; “their accusations hit below the belt”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unfairly (comparative more unfairly, superlative most unfairly)

In a manner that is unfair.

Synonyms

• unjustly

Antonyms

• fairly

• justly

Source: Wiktionary


UNFAIR

Un*fair", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + fair.]

Definition: To deprive of fairness or beauty. [R.] Shak.

Un*fair", a. Etym: [AS. unfæger unlovely. See Un- not, and Fair, a.]

Definition: Not fair; not honest; not impartial; disingenuous; using or involving trick or artifice; dishonest; unjust; unequal. You come, like an unfair merchant, to charge me with being in your debt. Swift.

– Un*fair"ly, adv -- Un*fair"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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