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Synonyms of unfair in English:

unfair


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adjective

1‘an unfair trial’

SYNONYMS
unjust, inequitable, prejudiced, biased, discriminatory
preferential, one-sided, unequal, uneven, unbalanced, non-objective, partisan, partial, intolerant, bigoted, coloured, distorted, warped, loaded, weighted, slanted
ANTONYMS

fair, just

2‘his comments were excessive and unfair’

SYNONYMS
undeserved, unmerited, uncalled for, unreasonable, unjustified, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, out of proportion, disproportionate, excessive, extreme, immoderate
informal a bit much
British informal off, a bit thick
ANTONYMS

fair, justified

3‘unfair play’

SYNONYMS
unsporting, foul, unsportsmanlike, dirty, below the belt, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, underhand, unscrupulous, dishonourable
informal crooked, low-down
ANTONYMS

fair, sporting

4‘I'm being unfair, prattling on like this when you need your rest’

SYNONYMS
inconsiderate, thoughtless, insensitive, selfish, mean, unkind, unreasonable, uncharitable, unfeeling, callous