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单词 unfairness
释义

unfair

adjective

un·​fair ˌən-ˈfer How to pronounce unfair (audio)
1
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
2
: not equitable in business dealings
unfairness noun

Synonyms

  • dirty
  • foul
  • illegal
  • nasty
  • unsportsmanlike
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unfair

adjective

un·​fair ˌən-ˈfer How to pronounce unfair (audio)
: not fair, honest, or just
an unfair trial

unfairness

noun

1
as in injustice
the state of being unfair or unjust the transparent unfairness of the referee's decision made her furious

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • injustice
  • inequity
  • unjustness
  • foulness
  • dirtiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • justice
  • fairness
  • equity
2
as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this it would be no unfairness to the article's second author to characterize his contributions as minimal

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • injustice
  • wrong
  • inequity
  • injury
  • unjustness
  • insult
  • disservice
  • offence
  • raw deal
  • indignity
  • affront
  • outrage
  • shaft
  • slight
  • grievance
  • offense
  • slur
  • complaint
  • beef
  • put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fairness
  • justice
  • equity
  • equitableness
  • cricket
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