unlauter
Translation
unfair, dishonest, improper, shady
Examples
Das ist unlauterer Wettbewerb.
That is unfair competition.
Er benutzte unlautere Methoden.
He used dishonest methods.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((sth.)) is unfair ((sth.)) is unfair His intentions are unfair.
attributive: unlautere ((noun)) an unfair ((noun)) He made an unfair offer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unehrlich (dishonest), unfair, unredlich (dishonorable); Antonyms: lauter (honest), ehrlich (honest), fair
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + lauter (pure, honest). 'Lauter' originally meant 'clear, pure'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' + 'lauter' (pure). Something that is 'not pure' is dishonest or unfair, like murky water.