Not based on honesty, justice, or fairness; inequitable: as, unfair advantages; unfair practices. = Syn, Unjust, inequitable, partial, one-sided, dishonest, dishonorable.
The meaning of UNFAIR is marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust. How to use unfair in a sentence.
UNFAIR definition: 1. not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right: 2. not treating people in an equal…. Learn more.
Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness: It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others. 2. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical: unfair dealing. 3. Not kind or considerate: It was unfair of me to laugh when he felt so sad. un fair′ness n.
An unfair system or situation does not give equal treatment or equal opportunities to everyone involved. The band is suing the show for unfair competition. Some have been sentenced to long prison terms after unfair trials.
Definition of unfair adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
UNFAIR definition: not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics. See examples of unfair used in a sentence.
Adjective unfair (comparative unfairer or more unfair, superlative unfairest or most unfair) Not fair. Not just.
not agreeing with or following standards of justice, honesty, or the like: The students claimed that the test was unfair.[be + ~ (+ of + object) + to + verb] It was very unfair (of the teacher) to give the students so much homework on a holiday weekend.