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- Dictionaryunfair/ʌnˈfɛː/
adjective
- 1. not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice: "at times like these the legal system appears inhuman and unfair" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of UNFAIR is marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust. How to use unfair in a sentence.
UNFAIR definition: 1. not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right: 2. not treating people in an equal…. Learn more.
Unfair definition: not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics. See examples of UNFAIR used in a sentence.
adjective. /ˌʌnˈfeə (r)/. /ˌʌnˈfer/. not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally synonym unjust. They had been given an unfair advantage. We hope the authorities will move to end such unfair practices.
(ʌnfeəʳ ) 1. adjective B1+. An unfair action is not right or fair. America decided that imported steel had an unfair advantage over steel made at home. It was unfair that he should suffer so much. The union said it was unfair to ask workers to adopt a policy of wage restraint.
If something's unfair, it's not just or equitable. If your brother carelessly broke your mother's favorite vase, it would be unfair for her to punish both of you. We all know that when things are fair, they're unbiased or they follow the rules.
1. Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness: It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others. 2. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical: unfair dealing. 3. Not kind or considerate: It was unfair of me to laugh when he felt so sad. un·fair′ly adv. un·fair′ness n.
UNFAIR meaning: 1. not treating people in an equal way: 2. not true and morally wrong: . Learn more.
unfair. adjective. /ʌnˈfɛr/ not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally synonym unjust unfair criticism unfair (on/to somebody) It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. It would be unfair not to let you have a choice.
From Longman Business Dictionary un‧fair /ˌʌnˈfeə -ˈfer / adjective 1 not right or fair The new taxation system was widely regarded as unfair. poverty wages and unfair working conditions 2 not giving a fair opportunity to everyone The current law is not equitable, since it gives an unfair advantage to pilots who belong to a union.
