unrightfully

right·ful

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahyt-fuh l]
- /ˈraɪt fəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahyt-fuh l]
- /ˈraɪt fəl/

Definitions of unrightfully word

adjective unrightfully having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm. 1
adjective unrightfully belonging or held by a valid or just claim: one's rightful property. 1
adjective unrightfully equitable or just, as actions or a cause. 1
adjective unrightfully proper; appropriate; fitting. 1
adverb unrightfully in a wrongful, unjust, or unfair manner 0
adverb unrightfully In an unrightful manner. 0

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Origin of unrightfully

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; Middle English; late Old English rihtful; see right (noun), -ful

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Parts of speech for Unrightfully

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unrightfully

unrightfully popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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