unfairly-gained
|un-fair-ly-gained|
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/ʌnˈfɛrli ɡeɪnd/
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/ʌnˈfeəli ɡeɪnd/
unjustly obtained
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfairly-gained' originates from the combination of 'unfairly' and 'gained', where 'unfairly' is derived from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'fair' meaning 'just or equitable', and 'gained' from 'gain' meaning 'to obtain or secure'.
Historical Evolution
'unfairly-gained' evolved from the Old English 'unfæger' meaning 'not fair' and 'gægn' meaning 'to obtain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'obtained in a manner not fair', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
obtained in a manner that is not just or equitable.
The company was accused of having unfairly-gained profits.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 17:43