unfair

Word parts

un- + fair

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈfɛə(r)/ or [ɐnˈfɛə(r)] or /ʌnˈfɛː(r)/ or [ɐnˈfɛː(r)]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈfɛɚ/

• Audio (US)

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Adjective

Positive unfair

Comparative more unfair

Superlative most unfair

1. If something is unfair, it is not fair.
   • Synonyms: wrong and false
   • Antonym: fair

   It was unfair for the boss to give larger bonuses to his friends.

Related words

• fair
• unfairly
• unfairness