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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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   What does the Bible say about unfair?

   • Bible verses about Unfair Treatment . Romans 13:1-7 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

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   What are synonyms of the word unfair?

   • undeserved, unmerited, uncalled for, unreasonable, unjustified, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, out of proportion, disproportionate, excessive, extreme, immoderate.

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   What is something that is unfair?

   • adjective. 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. What do u call an unfair person? inequitable. adjective. formal unfair because people are not being treated equally.

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

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   The meaning of UNFAIR is marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust. How to use unfair in a sentence.

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   UNFAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of unfair in English. unfair. adjective. uk / ʌnˈfeə r/ us / ʌnˈfer / Add to word list. B1. not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right: an unfair system. [ + to infinitive ] It's unfair to blame Robert. Synonym. unjust disapproving. Opposites. fair. just.

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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.

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

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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)

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

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   3 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › unfairUNFAIR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   UNFAIR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. 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.

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   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. unfair dismissal (= a situation in which somebody is illegally dismissed from their job)