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unfair
[uhn-fair]
adjective
not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics.
an unfair law;
an unfair wage policy.
disproportionate; undue; beyond what is proper or fitting.
an unfair share.
unfair
/ ʌˈɛə /
adjective
characterized by inequality or injustice
dishonest or unethical
Other Word Forms
- unfairly adverb
- unfairness noun
- ܲˈڲ adverb
- ܲˈڲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of unfair1
Example Sentences
“So many people are living in fear and that seems unfair, because you see so much online and then it turns out ICE isn’t there,” Barrera said.
The question, though, is whether so-called private police firms signal the emergence of an unfair two-tier system, in which the wealthiest can pay to be better protected from crime.
Mandy Moriarty, 68, said it was unfair that the standing charge - which is rising to more than £85 - was the same for everyone regardless of how big their home was.
Evans called the MP's comments "unfair, inaccurate and inflammatory".
The Rosses are among about 800 people who contacted BBC News, following our report on a lawsuit brought by caravan owners against allegedly unfair practices by holiday parks.
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