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unjustly-managed

|un-just-ly-man-aged|

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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli ˈmænɪdʒd/

unfair management

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unjustly-managed' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'managed', where 'unjustly' comes from 'unjust', meaning 'not just', and 'managed' from 'manage', meaning 'to handle or direct with skill'.

Historical Evolution

'unjustly' evolved from the Old French 'injuste', and 'manage' from the Italian 'maneggiare', eventually forming the modern English term 'unjustly-managed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unjustly' meant 'not fair', and 'manage' meant 'to handle', evolving into the current meaning of 'managed in an unfair manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed in a manner that is not fair or just.

The company was criticized for being unjustly-managed, leading to employee dissatisfaction.

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Last updated: 2025/05/16 03:47