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unfair

un·fair

unfair

 
 
pronunciation:
uhn feIr
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
inflections: unfairer, unfairest
definition 1: not just or right; treating people in manner that is too harsh or that is unequal with the way others are treated.
Some people think the judge made an unfair decision in that case.
antonyms:
clean, fair, just
similar words:
foul, uneven, wrong
definition 2: showing bias; not fair.
The principal was unfair to those students.
antonyms:
equal, fair, just
similar words:
biased, one-sided
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derivations: unfairly (adv.), unfairness (n.)
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