as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
a team that is notorious throughout the league for its record of unfair play
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Recent Examples of unfair
The July 7-9 strike aims to address what the union indicated are numerous unfair labor practices by the hospital, hindering its ability to reach fair contracts.
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
So, to measure your path against someone else’s only seems unfair.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
In December, Lopez blocked that joint bid, saying the auction process was unfair, lacked transparency and the joint bid was questionable.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
To this day, Conner’s mother believes the settlement was unfair and saw it as a way to silence critics of the police.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
So, to measure your path against someone else’s only seems unfair.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
In December, Lopez blocked that joint bid, saying the auction process was unfair, lacked transparency and the joint bid was questionable.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
To this day, Conner’s mother believes the settlement was unfair and saw it as a way to silence critics of the police.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfair
Adjective
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Cats often express their dismay at being excluded from your travel plans by peeing in your luggage, but of course, cat urine is not the only thing that can cause a foul odor in your suitcase.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2025
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Police responded to a 911 call about a foul odor, and found Burgos’ apartment door unlocked in the building that offers affordable units for senior citizens.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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For example, wildfires can not only cause direct injury and damage to people and property but can also spew all sorts of nasty stuff into the air.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Morton signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Orioles this past offseason as a starting pitcher who had established himself with 17 years of MLB experience and a nasty curveball.—
Said Bravo,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfair. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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