/ ˌʌnˈfeə(r); NAmE -ˈfer/ adjective
unfair (on / to sb) not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
SYN unjust :
unfair criticism
It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything.
It would be unfair not to let you have a choice.
They had been given an unfair advantage .
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job)
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries
Life seems so unfair sometimes.
It's so unfair!
OPP fair
► un·fair·ly adverb :
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed.
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people.
► un·fair·ness noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English unfæger not beautiful (from un- and the adjective fair ).