Definition of UNJUSTLY

unjustly

Adverb

  • In a manner that is not fair or righteous.
  • in an unjust manner
    • "he was unjustly singled out for punishment"

Adv

  • In an unjust manner.

Examples

  • She felt unjustly accused of challenging a valid word during their intense Scrabble match.
  • unjustly punished

Origin / Etymology

From unjust + -ly or un- + justly.

Synonyms

unfairly

Antonyms

justly, fairly

Scrabble Score: 18

unjustly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
unjustly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unjustly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

unjustly: valid Words With Friends Word