as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
a team that is notorious throughout the league for its record of unfair play
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Recent Examples of unfair
That’s also why his death is difficult to process and feels so unfair.
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Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
In response to the university’s notification, the CSU employees union, Teamsters Local 2010 and the California Faculty Association have filed grievances and unfair labor practice complaints.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Addressing the disillusionment of young people who see corporate hierarchies as fundamentally unfair will take more than just better workplace communication; young people are also demanding real action to improve their economic prospects, both from politicians and from the business world.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Here’s how to get them: Get clear on your unfair advantages
Your natural talents feel easy to you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
In response to the university’s notification, the CSU employees union, Teamsters Local 2010 and the California Faculty Association have filed grievances and unfair labor practice complaints.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Addressing the disillusionment of young people who see corporate hierarchies as fundamentally unfair will take more than just better workplace communication; young people are also demanding real action to improve their economic prospects, both from politicians and from the business world.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Here’s how to get them: Get clear on your unfair advantages
Your natural talents feel easy to you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfair
Adjective
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The foul was upgraded to a flagrant foul penalty 2, resulting in an automatic ejection for Banks.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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The other is a red panda named Bad Rudi with a penchant for foul language.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Unfortunately, later in the day, arguments about controversial issues like politics and religion could get nasty.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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After dropping Monday’s opener to the Twins – following a nasty delay between the top and bottom of the ninth – the Red Sox got right back on the horse.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfair. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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