UNRIGHTEOUSLY

unrighteously

(adverb) in an unrighteous manner; “he acted unrighteously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unrighteously (comparative more unrighteously, superlative most unrighteously)

In an unrighteous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


UNRIGHTEOUS

Un*right"eous, a. Etym: [OE. unrightwise, AS. unrihtwis. See Un- not, and Righteous.]

1. Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man.

2. Contrary to law and equity; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence.

– Un*right"eous*ly, adv.

– Un*right"eous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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