1
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
2
: not equitable in business dealings
unfairness
noun
Examples of unfair in a Sentence
It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't.
It seems unfair to single her out for criticism.
The company has been accused of unfair labor practices.
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The Alphabet Workers Union-CWA union representing the workers filed several unfair labor practice complaints against the subcontractor Cognizant and Google as joint employers.
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Emilia David, The Verge, 30 May 2024
But 69% of those surveyed said legacy admissions — preferential treatment for children of alumni — was unfair, while 48% oppose consideration of an applicant’s ability to pay.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
The union argues in its latest unfair labor practice violation that the UC unilaterally implemented a disciplinary policy that affects UAW 4811 workers.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
The union said the workers are receiving unfair pay for their labor.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
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Emilia David, The Verge, 30 May 2024
But 69% of those surveyed said legacy admissions — preferential treatment for children of alumni — was unfair, while 48% oppose consideration of an applicant’s ability to pay.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
The union argues in its latest unfair labor practice violation that the UC unilaterally implemented a disciplinary policy that affects UAW 4811 workers.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
The union said the workers are receiving unfair pay for their labor.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2024
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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unfair
adjective
un·fair
ˌən-ˈfa(ə)r 
ˈən-,
-ˈfe(ə)r
2
: not fair in doing business
unfair to workers
unfairly
adverb
unfairness
noun
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