unfair

[uhn-fair] / ʌnˈfɛər /

ADJECTIVE

prejudiced, wrongful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrary biased cruel discriminatory dishonest illegal immoral improper inequitable inexcusable one-sided partisan shameful unethical unjust unjustifiable unlawful unreasonable unwarranted wrong

WEAK

bad base bigoted blameworthy cheating criminal crooked culpable discreditable dishonorable foul grievous iniquitous injurious low mean partial petty shameless uncalled-for undue unprincipled unrightful unscrupulous unsporting vicious vile wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate authorized correct decent ethical fair good honest impartial justifiable lawful legal moral reasonable right suitable unbiased uncorrupt

WEAK

just unprejudiced

Example Sentences

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"It's perhaps unfair that we expect him to do outrageous things every week," said Barclay.

From BBC

That could be tariffs on the basis of unfair trade practices or trade agreements violations, for example, they wrote.

From Barron's

A source close to McEleny previously said he was pursuing a case for unfair dismissal by the party through an employment tribunal.

From BBC

He used one law, Section 232, to impose tariffs on sectors deemed vital to national security such as steel, and another, Section 301, to tariff China for allegedly unfair trade practices.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also said U.S. trade officials would open new investigations into unfair trade practices, giving him another route toward fresh levies.

From The Wall Street Journal

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