unfair
Meaning
Unfair means treating someone in a way that is not right or just.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "unfair" with "unjust," as they can have slightly different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
waited
in
line
at
the
bus
stop
this
morning
and
a
woman
came
and
stood
in
front
of
me
.
I
told
her
politely
that
it
was
my
turn
,
but
she
did
not
move
.
It
felt
unfair
because
I
had
been
waiting
for
twenty
minutes
.
The
bus
arrived
and
the
driver
did
not
notice
who
had
been
first
,
so
I
decided
to
get
on
calmly
.
Next
time
I
might
speak
to
the
driver
if
the
situation
is
the
same
.
Common Phrases
unfair treatment
unfair advantage
unfair decision
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