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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In this case, the government had to overcome the district court’s factual findings about the unfairness of the rule.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
To avoid unfairness or confusion in gameplay, a writer’s most important task is to “pin” their clue to a single correct response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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
That I wanted to scream at the unfairness of it all?
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
