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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Once again, English cricket is waking up with a sore head.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Seamer Ollie Robinson was outstanding on his return to Test cricket, though his skills were never in doubt - particularly in conditions such as these.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he "felt sorry" for the batters involved, while BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew said the pitch was "really poor".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Debutant opener Emilio Gay looked to have the temperament for Test cricket and his second-innings 57 was the highest individual score of the match.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In her hand was a small clicker or cricket which she snapped when she wanted the class to stand up or sit down.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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