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
“These are all movies that are about the little guy facing some element of unfairness and wanting justice. That’s really at the core of this movie and Wile E.’s fight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
I was conscious of the unfairness of accusing a man of hideous crimes when he could not answer questions or defend himself.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
