Difference between fairly and unfairly
Definitions
adverb
- in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
- to certain extent or degree
- without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
Examples
Like, Darren, I have a fairly uncommon name - however, there are a couple of others out there.
While I am a beretta owner, I have found the red labels to be fairly similar to berettas in terms of dependability, performance, and workmanship. while they aren't cheap, they're about $1800 new I think, and I have seen good used ones offered for just over $1000.
Oh, and most of the scathe in my post was fairly mild. chouinard and I tend to substitute perjoratives for ... everything, actually.
Definitions
adverb
- in an unfair manner
Examples
These require you to face manipulative individuals, relinquish your rights unfairly or be exquisitely tactful when you'd be justified in blowing up.
The events had stained the city's reputation unfairly.
Even the power smirk, which we haven't seen much of since he was - unfairly - blamed for single-handedly jeopardising Labour's election chances with his mingy Budget, is back.
