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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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Some say it’s unfair to be taxed for not wanting to rent or occupy a home full time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Fernandez's agent, former PSG and Argentina midfielder Javier Pastore, described the punishment as "completely unfair" when speaking to the Athletic.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Abalos has protested that the investigation has been unfair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Eventually we learned I had an immune condition; I also had mono, which felt cosmically unfair considering I had not yet been kissed and suspected I’d contracted it from the skating rink water fountain.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Another remarked that complaining about unfair treatment was risky because his boss would try to “burn” him out with work.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield