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unfair

DEFINITIONS OF: unfair

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adj not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

“used unfair methods”
“it was an unfair trial”
“took an unfair advantage”
Synonyms:
unjust
below the belt
disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
cheating, dirty, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike
violating accepted standards or rules
raw
brutally unfair or harsh
unjust
violating principles of justice
partial
showing favoritism
Antonyms:
fair, just
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
antimonopoly, antitrust
of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
clean, sporting, sportsmanlike, sporty
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
fair-minded
of a person; just and impartial; not prejudiced
fair-and-square
just and honest
just
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
impartial
showing lack of favoritism
reasonable, sensible
showing reason or sound judgment
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