unjustly-declared
|un-just-ly-de-clared|
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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli dɪˈklɛrd/
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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli dɪˈklɛəd/
unfairly announced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unjustly-declared' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'declared', where 'unjustly' means 'in a manner that is not just' and 'declared' means 'announced or proclaimed'.
Historical Evolution
'unjustly' comes from the Old French 'injuste', and 'declared' from the Latin 'declarare', which means 'to make clear'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unjustly' meant 'not just', and 'declared' meant 'announced'. Together, they have retained their meanings in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or announced in a manner that is not fair or just.
The verdict was unjustly-declared, leading to widespread protests.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 10:31