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Injuriously

/ɪnˈdʒʊər.i.əs.li/
adverbCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #28450 frequency
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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a way that causes damage, harm, or detriment to someone or something.

    "The factory operated in a manner that affected the surrounding ecosystem injuriously."
  2. 2

    In a manner that is unjust, unfair, or derogatory.

    "His reputation was injuriously affected by the unverified allegations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'injurious', originating from Latin 'iniuriosus' (wrongful, unjust), from 'iniuria' (injustice, injury). The suffix '-ly' was added in Middle English to form the adverbial expression indicating manner of causing harm.

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