unfairly-given
|un-fair-ly-giv-en|
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈfɛrli ˈɡɪvən/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈfeəli ˈɡɪvən/
unjustly bestowed
Etymology
'unfairly-given' originates from the combination of 'unfairly' and 'given', where 'unfairly' is derived from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'fair' meaning 'just or equitable', and 'given' is the past participle of 'give'.
'unfairly-given' combines the adverb 'unfairly' with the past participle 'given' to form a compound adjective.
Initially, 'unfairly' meant 'not fair', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they describe something bestowed in an unjust manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been given in an unjust or inequitable manner.
The promotion was unfairly-given to someone less qualified.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 01:44