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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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   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.

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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, synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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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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   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?

   • Here's the word you're looking for. (uncountable) 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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   What are some examples of unfair and unjust behavior?

   • unfair They objected to the state's unfair treatment of dissenters. unjust They protested unjust laws. biased The newspaper gave a very biased report of the meeting. slanted The report was slanted in favor of the developers. discriminatory The company has a zero-tolerance policy toward discriminatory practices.

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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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   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)

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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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   5 days ago · Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of the adjective 'unfair', which means not right, just or impartial. Find out how to use 'unfair' in different contexts and languages.

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   The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. Definition of unfair adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.