unjustly-done
|un-just-ly-done|
C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌstli dʌn/
unfairly executed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unjustly-done' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'done', where 'unjustly' means 'in a manner that is not just' and 'done' refers to 'completed or performed'.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'unjustly-done' evolved from the individual words 'unjustly' and 'done', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'performed in an unfair manner', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed in a manner that is not fair or just.
The decision was unjustly-done, favoring one party over the other.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 01:24