cricket

[krik-it] / ˈkrɪk ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

equitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decent fair honest proper reasonable stable unbiased

STRONG

just

WEAK

candid disinterested dispassionate due ethical even-handed even-steven fair and square fair shake fair-to-middling impersonal level moral nondiscriminatory nonpartisan objective proportionate right rightful square square deal uncolored unprejudiced

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased intolerable prejudiced unreasonable unsuitable

WEAK

disproportionate partial unequitable unfair unjust

Example Sentences

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But Edwards insisted that she is not concerned about Sciver-Brunt - who has only played two games of competitive cricket since February - and praised England's depth for giving her a selection dilemma.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"If there's any person in world cricket you don't mind having the lack of cricket she's had, it's Nat," Edwards said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Trump had initially formed a close bond with Modi, who thrilled Trump in his first term by inviting him to address a huge rally at a cricket stadium.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Walking around the campus at Carson High are the Tatum brothers, Johnny and Johnathon, and they’re potential stars in a surprising sport: cricket.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

There was nothing to do at Big Ma’s than watch the chickens fight over a cricket.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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