1
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
2
: not equitable in business dealings
unfairness
noun
Examples of unfair in a Sentence
It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't.
It seems unfair to single her out for criticism.
The company has been accused of unfair labor practices.
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From holding major banks accountable for unfair practices to strengthening regulations that ensure fair access to credit, the CFPB has been a pillar of financial justice, particularly for Black, Latino, and low-income communities whom predatory financial institutions often target.
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Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
California Representative Sara Jacobs countered that targeting transgender kids for political gain is what's truly unfair.
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The Trump administration aims to analyze economic policies with allies and adversaries alike to recoup on what the administration considers unfair agreements and boost domestic production.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
This manipulation of the interview, Trump alleged, constitutes a violation of Texas’ consumer protection law covering deceptive advertising and the unfair competition prong of the Lanham Act, a trademark law.
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Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
California Representative Sara Jacobs countered that targeting transgender kids for political gain is what's truly unfair.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration aims to analyze economic policies with allies and adversaries alike to recoup on what the administration considers unfair agreements and boost domestic production.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
This manipulation of the interview, Trump alleged, constitutes a violation of Texas’ consumer protection law covering deceptive advertising and the unfair competition prong of the Lanham Act, a trademark law.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfair. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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unfair
adjective
un·fair
ˌən-ˈfa(ə)r 
ˈən-,
-ˈfe(ə)r
2
: not fair in doing business
unfair to workers
unfairly
adverb
unfairness
noun
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