unfair
Translation
unfair, unjust, inequitable
Examples
The referee's decision was unfair.
The referee's decision was unfair.
It's unfair to blame him for everything.
It's unfair to blame him for everything.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unfair (sth.) is not right or just The referee's decision was unfair.
It is unfair ((to-inf)) It is not right or just to do (sth.) It's unfair to blame him for everything.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unjust, biased, inequitable; Antonyms: fair, just
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'fair' (just, equitable).
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-' as a negative prefix, like in 'unhappy'. If something is not fair, it's unfair.