unfair

[ uhn-fair ]

/ ʌnˈfɛər /

not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.

disproportionate; undue; beyond what is proper or fitting: an unfair share.

Origin of unfair

before 900; 1705–15 for def 1; Middle English: uncomely, ugly; Old English unfæger; cognate with Old Norse ūfagr. See un-¹, fair¹

un·fair·ly, adverb un·fair·ness, noun

A prime example: your “real name” policy, which unfairly targeted the LGBTQ community.

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When he accepted the prize, he delivered a speech that has been unfairly ignored because his delivery was so muted.

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Claims that American Christians are unfairly victimized, attacked, and persecuted continue.

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When the only option for carrying a handgun is to carry concealed, it unfairly discriminates against women and professionals.

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That is, future generations are increasingly and unfairly bearing the burden of caring for their predecessors.

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To another class of whalers, however, that title may not unfairly be given.

The Long White Cloud |William Pember Reeves
Hence the so-called interpolations of original evidences, for which he has been unfairly reproached by his detractors.

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Because they feel that they were fooled by Bellport is no reason they should want to pass it along, and defeat you unfairly.

The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron |Graham B. Forbes
I think Mr. Cleveland has acted arrogantly, foolishly, and unfairly.

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Then was quickly under way a fair fight, in a certain sense, but most unfairly fought.

Abraham Lincoln, Vol. I. |John T. Morse

unfair

/ (ʌnˈfɛə) /

characterized by inequality or injustice

dishonest or unethical

unfairly, adverb unfairness, noun