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
In a recent report, the International Monetary Fund urged China to cut massive state subsidies and other support for industries that many Western countries say give its companies an unfair advantage over foreign rivals.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
In the cases before the Supreme Court as well as the wage case before Hall, there is no suggestion that lawyers intentionally buttressed their arguments with phony precedents in order to win an unfair advantage.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Despite all the noise, the club believes doubts over the footballer’s attitude are unfair and wrong.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The perception of unfair tax rates on new homes versus older homes oversimplifies a complex relationship, as homes serve not just as shelters, but as critical long-term investments to build generational wealth.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
In the cases before the Supreme Court as well as the wage case before Hall, there is no suggestion that lawyers intentionally buttressed their arguments with phony precedents in order to win an unfair advantage.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
Despite all the noise, the club believes doubts over the footballer’s attitude are unfair and wrong.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The perception of unfair tax rates on new homes versus older homes oversimplifies a complex relationship, as homes serve not just as shelters, but as critical long-term investments to build generational wealth.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfair
Adjective
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Hurley argued the lack of a foul call and was whistled for two technical fouls before heading to the locker room while shaking his head.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lee forces a foul call after a drive to the rim.—
American-Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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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Vonn’s hugely successful World Cup season at age 41 was ended by a nasty crash one month ago at the Milan Cortina Olympics that wrecked her left leg.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the first inning of the club’s matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon, Sal Frelick waved haplessly at a nasty changeup from Edward Cabrera for his first strikeout of the day.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfair. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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