Meaning & Definition of word "Unfair"
Unfair
/ʌnˈfɛr/
adjective:
- 1. Not equitable or just; lacking fairness or impartiality.
- Example: It is unfair to give one team an advantage over the other.
- 2. Treating someone in a way that is not equal or just.
- Example: The teacher's grading seemed unfair to the students who worked hard.
- 3. Inconsistent with principles of fairness or justice.
- Example: The pay gap between the two employees was seen as unfair.
Etymology
●From un- 'not' + fair.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of unfair
Meaning: Not cool
● Example Sentence: That was totally unfair; it's not cool to treat him like that.
Meaning: That sucks
● Example Sentence: She got dumped for no reason? That sucks; it's so unfair.