Synonyms for unrightfully
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In an unrightful manner.
Near-synonym: unrighteously
Example sentences
- wrongly Mary was wrongly imprisoned for nearly 10 years.
- wrongfully Sami was wrongfully admitted to a mental hospital.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unrightfully | steady | |
| wrongly | steady | |
| wrongfully | falling | |
| unrighteously | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- wrongly2
- 10 letters
- wrongfully3
- 13 letters
- unrighteously
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wrongly2 = 2 syllables).