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- DictionaryUn·fair/ˌənˈfer/
adjective
- 1. not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice: "at times like these the legal system appears inhumane and unfair"
Definitions of unfair. 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)
4 days ago · 1. adjective. 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.
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.
unfair. 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.
Definition of unfair – Learner’s Dictionary. unfair. 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.
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.
2 days ago · unfair in American English. (ʌnˈfɛər) adjective. 1. not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics. an unfair law. an unfair wage policy. 2. disproportionate; undue; beyond what is proper or fitting.
