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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Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
But opponents say the exemption is an unfair tax benefit for feed sellers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
In 2014, the now 69-year-old actress spoke about experiencing menopause at a time when so few women publicly did so, often fearing the unfair combination of sexism and ageism that plagues many, especially in TV and film.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2025
Well, every season has its twists, fair or unfair.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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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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