as in foul
not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport
a team that is notorious throughout the league for its record of unfair play
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Recent Examples of unfair
Concerns stem from accusations of taking unfair advantage of vulnerable target groups, including children or disadvantaged people.
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Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Clemency should be reserved for those who are subject to unfair sentencing laws.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
For years, the MPA has consistently made clear that Canada’s Online Streaming Act is an unfair trade practice.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 May 2026
The Request for Investigation, shared exclusively with Fortune ahead of its public filing on Wednesday, alleges that Roblox is violating Section 5 of the FTC Act through unfair and deceptive practices.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
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Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Clemency should be reserved for those who are subject to unfair sentencing laws.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
For years, the MPA has consistently made clear that Canada’s Online Streaming Act is an unfair trade practice.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 May 2026
The Request for Investigation, shared exclusively with Fortune ahead of its public filing on Wednesday, alleges that Roblox is violating Section 5 of the FTC Act through unfair and deceptive practices.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfair
Adjective
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As the ball caromed off the retaining wall in foul territory, another run scored.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Reliever Jordan Leasure replaced bulk pitcher Erick Fedde, and Bader popped up Leasure’s second pitch into foul territory.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Flu season may be mostly behind us, but a nasty, highly contagious stomach bug is rising.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Unfair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfair. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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