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Unfair
/ˌʌnˈfeə/
Treating people in a way that favors some over others or is not equal.
Synonyms:
biased
partial
unjust
inequitable
prejudiced
Antonyms:
fair
just
equitable
impartial
balanced
Examples:
"Now that is
unfair
," Ruth cried.
The trial from start to finish had been
unfair
.
All such oaths are
unfair
and foolish things.
Etymology:
Derived from Old English
unfæger
, with
un-
meaning
not
and
fæger
meaning
fair or beautiful
; reflecting early notions of justice and aesthetics.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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