English Dictionary
Definition unfair in British English
unfair
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ʌnˈfeə(r)/
1
not fair or reasonable
Example
It is grossly unfair to suggest that the school was responsible for this accident.
Example
Their claim for unfair dismissal will be properly investigated.
2
an unfair situation is one in which the people involved are not all treated equally or do not all have the same opportunities and advantages
Example
Farmers complained of unfair competition from cheap imported food.
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