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unjustly-performed

|un-just-ly-per-formed|

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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli pərˈfɔrmd/

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/ʌnˈdʒʌstli pəˈfɔːmd/

unfair execution

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unjustly-performed' originates from the combination of 'unjustly' and 'performed', where 'unjustly' is derived from 'unjust', meaning 'not just or fair', and 'performed' from 'perform', meaning 'to carry out or execute'.

Historical Evolution

'unjustly' changed from the Old French word 'injuste' and eventually became the modern English word 'unjust'. 'Performed' comes from the Old French 'parfournir', meaning 'to accomplish'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'unjustly' meant 'not fair or equitable', and 'performed' meant 'carried out'. Together, they describe an action done in an unfair manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

an action or task carried out in an unfair or biased manner.

The decision was unjustly-performed, favoring one party over the other.

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Last updated: 2025/05/08 08:59