unfair

Meanings

• adjective

  Not impartial or just; biased or unjust.

  - "Despite being the faster runner, John was unfairly disqualified from the race."
  - "The referee's unfair decision left the team feeling frustrated."
  - "It's unfair that the rich get richer while the poor get poorer."

• adjective

  Characterized by or involving an advantage that is gained illegitimately or unfairly.

  - "The company's unfair business practices led to a class-action lawsuit."
  - "The politician's use of insider information was an unfair advantage."
  - "It's unfair for someone to profit from another person's misfortune."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈfɛɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

fair , just

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Synonyms

devenustate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfair
square , fair , repair , square , glare , stare , bare

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Variants

List of all variants of unfair that leads to same result
unfair , unfairness , unfairnesses

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Etymology

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Old English un- (un-) + fair (fair, just, equal)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unfair' was first used in English literature around the 14th century.

2. The concept of fairness and unfairness is deeply rooted in human psychology and plays a crucial role in decision-making and social interactions.

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Related Concepts

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1. inequality: The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

2. discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, based on race, age, gender, religion, etc.

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Culture

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The concept of unfairness is prevalent in various aspects of human life, including ethics, law, and social justice. It is a central theme in literature, such as Aesop's fables and Shakespeare's plays. In music, there are numerous songs that explore the idea of unfairness and its consequences.

How to Memorize "unfair"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale that's not balanced, with one side being heavier than the other. This represents the concept of unfairness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unfair' with the feeling of frustration, disappointment, or injustice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym U.N.F.A.I.R. to remember the meaning: Unjust, Not impartial, Favoritism, Advantage, Imbalanced, Rigged.

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