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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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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

Abalos has protested that the investigation has been unfair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But pros escape with an unfair advantage too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

And that "athletes should not be deemed to have an unfair or disproportionate competitive advantage due to their sex variations."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Like other Americans, he complained that British taxes on printed paper and other goods were unfair and that other British laws were a form of tyranny.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis