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be unfair

VERB
misjudge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
miscalculate misconstrue misunderstand overestimate overrate underestimate
STRONG
dogmatize err misapprehend misconceive mistake prejudge presume presuppose stumble suppose underrate
WEAK
bark up wrong tree be misled be overcritical be partial be wrong come to hasty conclusion drop the ball miscomprehend misconjecture misdeem misreckon miss by a mile misthink put foot in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
get perceive understand
STRONG
comprehend disbelieve
WEAK
figure judge well

Example Sentences

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To leave James alone on a first-round island might be unfair, but the Lakers have kowtowed to him plenty in his eight years here.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It’d be unfair to blame Iger alone for Disney’s transition from stock leader to laggard.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

California Tax Foundation visiting fellow Jared Walczak said that the water’s edge option exists for a reason and that it would be unfair to mandate worldwide reporting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"I think it will be unfair on some people," said the 46-year-old security guard, adding that he thought it could be divisive.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It would, of course, be unfair to suggest that all masters were constantly beating the daylights out of all the boys in those days.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl