1
a
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
an unfair trial
taking unfair advantage
You're being a little unfair to single them out.
b
: not representative
cited an unfair example
c
: disproportionate
got an unfair share
2
: not equitable in business dealings
unfair competition
unfair labor practices
unfairness
noun
Examples of unfair in a Sentence
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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Life is still unfair for Malcolm, now in middle age.
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Furthermore, Greer raised the possibility of a trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that would scrutinize the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act as unfair trade practices.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
In Friday’s court filing, Pavia describes this arrangement as unfair and unlawful under antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Furthermore, Greer raised the possibility of a trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that would scrutinize the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act as unfair trade practices.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
In Friday’s court filing, Pavia describes this arrangement as unfair and unlawful under antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2025
The companies must also comply with reporting requirements, reform their practices, and refrain from any further unfair or deceptive marketing or sale of diesel vehicles, including misrepresentations regarding emissions and compliance, Kaul said.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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unfair
adjective
un·fair
ˌən-ˈfa(ə)r 
ˈən-,
-ˈfe(ə)r
2
: not fair in doing business
unfair to workers
unfairly
adverb
unfairness
noun
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