unjustly
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un·just
(ŭn-jŭst′)adj.
1. Being in violation of principles of justice or fairness; unfair: an unjust law.
2. Acting in violation of such principles; unfair in one's dealings and actions: an unjust ruler.
3. Archaic Faithless; dishonest.
un·just′ly adv.
un·just′ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | unjustly - in an unjust manner; "he was unjustly singled out for punishment" justifiedly, justly, rightly - with honesty; "he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time" |
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unjustly
[ˈʌnˈdʒʌstlɪ] ADV → injustamentethey had unjustly accused him of lying → lo habían acusado injustamente de mentir
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unjustly
adv → zu Unrecht; judge, treat → ungerecht
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