unjustly-given
|un-just-ly-giv-en|
C1
/ʌnˈdʒʌstli ˈɡɪvən/
unfairly awarded
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unjustly-given' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'given', where 'unjustly' means 'in a manner that is not just' and 'given' means 'bestowed or awarded'.
Historical Evolution
'Unjustly-given' combines the adverb 'unjustly' with the past participle 'given', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unjustly' meant 'not just', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they describe something awarded in an unfair manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given in a manner that is not fair or just.
The award was unjustly-given to someone who did not deserve it.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 15:47