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   unfair

   /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 unjustinequitableprejudicedbiaseddiscriminatorypreferentialone-sidedunequalunevenunbalancednon-objectivepartisanpartialintolerantbigotedcoloureddistortedwarpedloadedweightedslantedOpposite fairjust
   • ▪ not following the rules of a game or sport: "he was sent off for unfair play" Similar unsportingfoulunsportsmanlikedirtybelow the beltillegalillegitimateillicitunderhandunscrupulousdishonourableinformal:crookedlow-downOpposite fairsporting

   Word Origin Old Englishunfæger ‘not beautiful’ (see un-1, fair1).

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   Unfair means not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word unfair, which means not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles. See synonyms, collocations and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   If something's unfair, it's not just or equitable. If your brother carelessly broke your mother's favorite vase, it would be unfair for her to punish both of you.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNFAIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. : marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust. 2. : not equitable in business dealings. unfairnessnoun. 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.

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   Unfair definition: not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics. See examples of UNFAIR used in a sentence.

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   What is unfair adjective?

   • Definition of unfair adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 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. It's so unfair!

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   What if something is unfair?

   • If something's unfair, it's not just or equitable. If your brother carelessly broke your mother's favorite vase, it would be unfair for her to punish both of you. We all know that when things are fair, they're unbiased or they follow the rules.

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   Is an unfair action right or fair?

   • An unfair action is not right or fair. America decided that imported steel had an unfair advantage over steel made at home. It was unfair that he should suffer so much. The union said it was unfair to ask workers to adopt a policy of wage restraint. The tribunal found that she was unfairly dismissed. He unfairly blamed Frances for the failure.

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   What is the word for unfairness?

   • The state of being unfair is referred to as unfairness. Here's the word you're looking for. (uncountable) Unfairness is the state of being unfair; lack of justice. (countable) An unjust act. “It is a great unfairness to producers here that any of us can go over to Calais and buy wine or beers.” “Sober and mainstream political commentators could see the unfairness in the new bill.”

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   unfair. 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.