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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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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