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unfair
adjective un·fair \ˌən-ˈfer\
: treating people in a way that favors some over others : not fair, honest, or just
Full Definition of UNFAIR
1
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
2
: not equitable in business dealings
— un·fair·ness noun
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First Known Use of UNFAIR
1700
Related to UNFAIR
- Synonyms
- dirty, illegal, nasty, foul, unsportsmanlike
- Antonyms
- clean, fair, legal, sportsmanlike, sportsmanly
Rhymes with UNFAIR
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UNFAIR Defined for Kids
unfair
adjective un·fair \ˌən-ˈfer\
Definition of UNFAIR for Kids
: not fair, honest, or just <an unfair trial>
— un·fair·ly adverb <We were treated unfairly.>
— un·fair·ness noun
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