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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But critics argue that no taxes on tips is a costly, unfair tax break that will benefit few lower-income Americans.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 18 May 2025
President Trump understands that, when used wisely, tariffs can level the playing field, protect American industries from unfair competition, incentivize U.S. manufacturing, and ultimately strengthen our national security.
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Sometimes, there are unfair expectations put on children of professional athletes.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
One loss, however unfair or owing to a strange bounce here and there, can change the course of a team’s season.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 18 May 2025
President Trump understands that, when used wisely, tariffs can level the playing field, protect American industries from unfair competition, incentivize U.S. manufacturing, and ultimately strengthen our national security.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Sometimes, there are unfair expectations put on children of professional athletes.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
One loss, however unfair or owing to a strange bounce here and there, can change the course of a team’s season.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 21 May. 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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