Definitions

unfair

[uhn-fair] / ʌnˈfɛər /

ADJECTIVE

prejudiced, wrongful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrary biased cruel discriminatory dishonest illegal immoral improper inequitable inexcusable one-sided partisan shameful unethical unjust unjustifiable unlawful unreasonable unwarranted wrong

WEAK

bad base bigoted blameworthy cheating criminal crooked culpable discreditable dishonorable foul grievous iniquitous injurious low mean partial petty shameless uncalled-for undue unprincipled unrightful unscrupulous unsporting vicious vile wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate authorized correct decent ethical fair good honest impartial justifiable lawful legal moral reasonable right suitable unbiased uncorrupt

WEAK

just unprejudiced

Example Sentences

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One of the main talking points leading into the final has been whether Amber Davies' performing background has given her an unfair advantage.

From BBC

The teacher added that she felt some of the comments towards Davies had been unfair.

From BBC

He says Shein enjoys an unfair advantage by using the de minimis loophole to import their goods—and is bad for the environment to boot.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We've been left fending for ourselves. It's completely unfair. It's disgusting."

From BBC

An unfair American caricature of Europe is that no one on the continent cares about defense.

From The Wall Street Journal

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