unfair
adjective
not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics.
unfairness
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a word derived from
unfair.
Example Sentences
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The judge said: "There was no unfairness to the claimant by reason of these documents not having been disclosed."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The perceived unfairness of the PIX system and other alleged discriminatory trade practices has led the US to threaten a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian exports.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
He added it was vital to "end the unfairness of people having to pay more because they pay monthly or don't sign up to direct debit."
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“They helped me understand the unfairness of society,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The more she thought about the unfairness of it, the more tensions mounted in the cabin.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
