Unfair

/ʌnˈfɛr/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not equitable or just; lacking fairness or impartiality.

It is unfair to give one team an advantage over the other.

Treating someone in a way that is not equal or just.

The teacher's grading seemed unfair to the students who worked hard.

Inconsistent with principles of fairness or justice.

The pay gap between the two employees was seen as unfair.

From un- 'not' + fair.

it's not fair

A phrase expressing dissatisfaction with a situation perceived as unjust.

fair game

An acceptable target or participant in a competition.

fair play

The idea of playing by the rules in a just manner.

justice

The quality of being just, impartial, or fair.

bias

A tendency to favor one side over another, often unfairly.

equity

The quality of being fair and impartial.

Not cool

That was totally unfair; it's not cool to treat him like that.

That sucks

She got dumped for no reason? That sucks; it's so unfair.