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 Court held that this evidence went far beyond what was necessary and gave rise to unfair prejudice.
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Peter D'abrosca , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
However, some in the GOP claim Burbank's race was an unfair attempt by Democrats to ensure Osborn's win.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Patel’s complaint against FanDuel includes claims for negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conspiracy, and deceptive and unfair trade practices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Peter D'abrosca , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
However, some in the GOP claim Burbank's race was an unfair attempt by Democrats to ensure Osborn's win.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Patel’s complaint against FanDuel includes claims for negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conspiracy, and deceptive and unfair trade practices.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfair
Adjective
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The ball ricocheted off Holmes’ leg into foul territory on the first-base side.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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As for next steps in his game, Graves is trying to become a more reliable floor-spacer and perimeter defender; a monstrously high foul rate was his most notable negative during the season.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 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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Drain Mats Kitchen sinks may be dirty, but your drain mat is downright nasty.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But facing the Jaguars after the Chiefs and before the Rams is nasty business.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfair. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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