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- Dictionaryunfair/ʌnˈfɛː/
adjective
- 1. not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice: "at times like these the legal system appears inhuman and unfair" Similar Opposite
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UNFAIR definition: 1. not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right: 2. not treating people in an equal…. Learn more.
1. : marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust. 2. : not equitable in business dealings. unfairness noun. Synonyms. dirty. foul. illegal. nasty. unsportsmanlike. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of unfair in a Sentence. It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't.
Unfair definition: not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics. See examples of UNFAIR used in a sentence.
adjective. /ˌʌnˈfeə (r)/. /ˌʌnˈfer/. not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally synonym unjust. They had been given an unfair advantage. We hope the authorities will move to end such unfair practices.
adjective. not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. “used unfair methods”. “it was an unfair trial”. “took an unfair advantage”. synonyms: unjust. below the belt. disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing) cheating, dirty, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike.
1. Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness: It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others. 2. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical: unfair dealing. 3. Not kind or considerate: It was unfair of me to laugh when he felt so sad. un·fair′ly adv. un·fair′ness n.
adjective. /ʌnˈfɛr/ not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally synonym unjust unfair criticism unfair (on/to somebody) It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. It would be unfair not to let you have a choice.
adjective. uk / ʌnˈfeə r/ us. unfair adjective (NOT EQUAL) Add to word list. B1. not treating people in an equal way: an unfair system. The test was unfair because some people had seen it before. Fewer examples. The law prevents unfair trade practices. She argued that the new regulations were unfair.
adjective. An unfair action or situation is not right or fair. She was awarded $5,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal. It was unfair that he should suffer so much. Synonyms: unreasonable, unjustified, out of order [British, informal], undeserved More Synonyms of unfair. unfairly adverb. He unfairly blamed Frances for the failure.
adjective. unfairest, unfairer. Not just or impartial; biased; inequitable. Webster's New World. Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness. It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others. American Heritage. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical. Unfair dealing.
