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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNFAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

   • Unfair: Russian Translation

     UNFAIR translate: несправедливый , нечестный . Learn more in...

   • Unfair: Arabic Translation

     UNFAIR translate: ظالِم. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Unfair: Korean Translation

     UNFAIR translate: 불공평한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • English (US)

     UNFAIR meaning: 1. not treating people in an equal way, or...

   • Unfair Spanish Translation

     UNFAIR translate: injusto, injusto/ta [masculine-feminine,...

   • Znaczenie Unfair, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     UNFAIR definicja: 1. not treating people in an equal way, or...

   • Unfair in Japanese

     UNFAIR translate: 不公平な, 不当な, 不公平（ふこうへい）な. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     UNFAIR translate: 不公平的，不公正的;不正當的. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unfairUnfair Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of unfair as an adjective that describes something marked by injustice, partiality, or deception. See synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries for unfair.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › unfairUNFAIR Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unfairUnfair - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

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

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   Learn the meaning of 'unfair' as an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, examples and usage. Find out how to use 'unfair' in different contexts and languages.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionunfair adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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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   What does it mean if something is unfair?

   • Something that is unfair is not right or not just. It was unfair that he suffered so much. 2 meanings: 1. characterized by inequality or injustice 2. dishonest or unethical.... Click for more definitions.

   UNFAIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What does unfairness mean?

   • 1. not fair; not conforming to standards of justice, honesty, or the like. 2. beyond what is proper or fitting; disproportionate. un•fair′ness, n. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. 1.

   Unfair - definition of unfair by The Free Dictionary

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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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   Is it unfair to make someone pay for everything?

   • it is unfair to/on somebody to do something It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. unfair to somebody I don't want to be unfair to anyone, so you'll all get a chance. it is unfair for somebody to do something Most Americans think it is unfair for the government to take more than 25% of anyone's income in taxes.

   unfair adjective | Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

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9. www.thefreedictionary.com › unfairUnfair - definition of unfair by The Free Dictionary

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   Unfair means not fair or just, contrary to laws or conventions, or not kind or considerate. Find the origin, usage, and examples of unfair and its synonyms in English and Spanish.