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not fair

ADJECTIVE
overcast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dismal dreary dull hazy leaden murky
STRONG
clouded dark gray lowering threatening
WEAK
clouded over nebulous not clear oppressive somber sunless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright clear happy light luminous pleasant
WEAK
sunny

Example Sentences

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It is not fair, the court held, to force a defendant to accept the assistance of counsel that they do not want.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Stuart Murphy, the chief executive of the Scottish Football Fans Association, described the situation as a "debacle" and says it is not fair on the majority of match-going fans.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

"The world is not fair," Huppert said, adding that Ottinger makes this point "in a very funny way".

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Both scandals drew attention even if most people already knew that all is not fair in love and soar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Usually when I say that—it’s not fair—Mom says, Life’s not fair.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle