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   Un·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"
   • ▪ unkind, inconsiderate, or unreasonable: "you're unfair to criticize like that when she's never done you any harm" Similar inconsideratethoughtlessinsensitiveselfishmeanunkindunreasonableuncharitableunfeelingcallous
   • ▪ not following the rules of a game or sport.

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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   Definition of unfair adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   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.

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   What does unfair mean in English?

   • Unfair is the exact opposite, so an unfair ruling in court isn't based on principles of justice, and an unfair grade on your book report might be due to your English teacher's bias against graphic novels. The original meaning of this adjective was "not lovely" or "hideous," from the "beautiful" definition of fair. "Unfair."

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   What is a synonym for unfairness?

   • un•fair′ness, n. In Lists: PET Vocabulary List - U, more... Synonyms: unjust, unethical, cruel, dishonorable, dishonourable, more... Collocations: (protest) the unfair treatment of, an unfair distribution of, carries an unfair burden, more...

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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.

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   Why was the test unfair?

   • The test was unfair because some people had seen it before. The law prevents unfair trade practices. She argued that the new regulations were unfair. He claimed that his competitors had been given an unfair advantage. The agency works to prevent unfair business practices. Observers claimed the trial has been unfair.

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   Define unfair. unfair synonyms, unfair pronunciation, unfair translation, English dictionary definition of unfair. adj. un·fair·er , un·fair·est 1. Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness: It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others.

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   Definitions of 'unfair' 1. An unfair action is not right or fair. [...] 2. An unfair system or situation does not give equal treatment or equal opportunities to everyone involved. [...] More. Synonyms of 'unfair' • unreasonable, unjustified, out of order (informal) [...] • biased, prejudiced, unjust [...]

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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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   un•fair (un fâr′ ), adj. not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy. disproportionate; undue; beyond what is proper or fitting: an unfair share. bef. 900; 1705–15 for def. 1; Middle English: uncomely, ugly; Old English unfæger; cognate with Old Norse ūfagr.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › unfairUNFAIR definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ʌnˈfeər/ Add to word list Add to word list. B1. not treating people in an equal way: an unfair system. unfairly. adverb. (Definition of unfair from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of unfair. in Chinese (Traditional) 不公平的，不公正的, 不正當的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 不公平的，不公正的, 不正当的…