cricket

[krik-it] / ˈkrɪk ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

equitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decent fair honest proper reasonable stable unbiased

STRONG

just

WEAK

candid disinterested dispassionate due ethical even-handed even-steven fair and square fair shake fair-to-middling impersonal level moral nondiscriminatory nonpartisan objective proportionate right rightful square square deal uncolored unprejudiced

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased intolerable prejudiced unreasonable unsuitable

WEAK

disproportionate partial unequitable unfair unjust

Example Sentences

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One issue Stokes has when it comes to finding a rhythm to his batting is a lack of cricket outside playing for England.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Once again, the reputation of English cricket is at risk of immense damage.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It was concluded in 167 overs, not enough to fill two uninterrupted days of Test cricket.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

All of the skipper, coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key remained in their posts despite the heavy loss down under.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Little things—a cricket on a stem, the veined branches on a leaf—are magnified, brought from the background in achingly clear focus.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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