# unjustly

/ənˈdʒəstɫi/ (US) · /ʌndʒˈʌstli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unjustly
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

in a way that is unfair or not right. You use this when someone is treated badly without a good reason.

For teachers: in a manner that is unfair or not based on reason or law.

## Examples

- He was treated unjustly by his boss.
- The witness felt she was being treated unjustly by the judge during the trial.
- The historical record shows that many individuals were unjustly imprisoned without any evidence of their guilt, leading to a long-standing demand for a formal apology from the state.

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