unfair

un·fair

adjective \ˌən-ˈfer\

Definition of UNFAIR

1

: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust

2

: not equitable in business dealings

— un·fair·ness noun

Examples of UNFAIR

1. It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't.
2. It seems unfair to single her out for criticism.
3. The company has been accused of unfair labor practices.

First Known Use of UNFAIR

1700

Related to UNFAIR

Synonyms

dirty, illegal, nasty, foul, unsportsmanlike

Antonyms

clean, fair, legal, sportsmanlike, sportsmanly

Related Words

dishonorable, shabby, shameful; ignoble, low, mean, ungentlemanly; immoral, rotten, unchivalrous, unethical, unjust, unprincipled, unrighteous, unscrupulous

Near Antonyms

just, law-abiding; ethical, moral, principled, righteous, scrupulous; honorable, irreproachable, unimpeachable

Rhymes with UNFAIR

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