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.
Recent Examples on the Web
When university leaders send a message that women don’t matter, women come to accept and expect unfair treatment, which is how cultures of sexism and discrimination perpetuate, said Elizabeth Taylor, a Temple University professor who studies diversity and inclusion in the sport industry.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The world can indeed be starkly unfair, and this unfairness can shatter a person’s dreams.
—Dr. James R. Doty, TIME, 7 May 2024
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Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
The world can indeed be starkly unfair, and this unfairness can shatter a person’s dreams.
—Dr. James R. Doty, TIME, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unfair
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 10 May. 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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