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UNFAIRLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unfair manner
Example:
their accusations hit below the belt
Synonyms:
below the belt; unfairly
Classified under:
Antonym:
fairly (in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating)
Pertainym:
unfair (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception)
Context examples:
Their opportunity of acquaintance in the house of Mr. Pratt was a foundation for the rest, at once indisputable and alarming; and Edward's visit near Plymouth, his melancholy state of mind, his dissatisfaction at his own prospects, his uncertain behaviour towards herself, the intimate knowledge of the Miss Steeles as to Norland and their family connections, which had often surprised her, the picture, the letter, the ring, formed altogether such a body of evidence, as overcame every fear of condemning him unfairly, and established as a fact, which no partiality could set aside, his ill-treatment of herself.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
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