Search results
- 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
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
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. : 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: 1. not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right: 2. not treating people in an equal…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Unfairness is what results when a situation isn't equal or just. A teacher giving good grades to his favorite students is one example of unfairness. When someone doesn't have to follow the rules, that's unfairness.
unfair meaning, definition, what is unfair: not right or fair, especially because no...: Learn more.
