unjustly

Definitions

In a manner that is not fair or based on right principles.

In a way that violates justice or legal rights.

Examples

The employee felt he had been unjustly dismissed from his position after years of loyal service.

Many people throughout history have been imprisoned unjustly for standing up for their beliefs.

Synonyms

unfairly wrongfully inequitably undeservedly improperly unwarrantedly biasedly

Antonyms

justly fairly equitably rightfully deservedly impartially properly