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Definitions

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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But pros escape with an unfair advantage too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Martin Puchner, an English professor, said the current grading system always felt unfair to the most accomplished students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The claim alleges that Rightmove has charged thousands of estate agents and new home developers excessive and unfair subscription fees, and action has been filed in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Scottish Greens rejected claims that the process was unfair.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Some of the girls think it’s unfair favoritism, since her mom is a former principal dancer, but I’ve never felt that way.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.