1
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
2
: not equitable in business dealings
unfairness
noun
Examples of unfair in a Sentence
It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't.
It seems unfair to single her out for criticism.
The company has been accused of unfair labor practices.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The pop icon is no stranger to body positivity − after years of scrutiny in the entertainment industry, she's become an outspoken voice against unfair beauty standards.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Assaf Gavron: What settler violence is doing to Israel
The threats, the violence, and the unfair outcome were what made that day outside Ramallah a normal one.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
Head coach James Franklin told reporters on Monday that the situation is simply unfair to both the team and Pribula.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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unfair
adjective
un·fair
ˌən-ˈfa(ə)r 
ˈən-,
-ˈfe(ə)r
2
: not fair in doing business
unfair to workers
unfairly
adverb
unfairness
noun
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