unfair

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht gerecht, nicht fair oder nicht rechtmäßig ist; es fehlt an Gerechtigkeit oder es benachteiligt jemanden zu Unrecht.

Describes something that is not just, equitable, or right; lacking fairness.

1. Not just or equitableA2formal

   Not based on or showing fairness; unjust.

   Ungerecht

   • The referee made an unfair decision.
   • It is unfair to blame him for the mistake.
   • She felt the grading system was unfair.

   Synonymediscriminatorydisproportionateinequitableone-sidedpartialprejudicedunjustunreasonablewrongful

   Antonymeequitablefairhonestimpartialjustobjectiveproperrightful

2. Not following rulesA2informal

   Not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.

   Unfair

   • That was an unfair move in the game.
   • He won by unfair means.
   • The competition was unfair because some players had an advantage.

   Synonymediscriminatoryimproperinequitableone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedunjustwrong

   Antonymeequitablefairimpartialjustlawfulproper