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unfair

adjective B1
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adaletsiz, haksız

not based on or behaving according to principles of fairness; giving an unequal or unjust advantage or disadvantage

The teacher gave an unfair grade to the student.

  • She felt the decision was unfair and asked for a review.
  • Unfair policies can damage a company's reputation over time.
  • Critics argue that the tax system is unfair to low-income families.
  • Scholars debate whether the allocation of research funds is fundamentally unfair.
  • unfair treatment · adaletsiz muamele The employee complained about the unfair treatment he received at work.
  • unfair competition · adaletsiz rekabet The new law aims to prevent unfair competition in the market.
  • be unfair to sb The judge was unfair to the defendant during the trial.
  • consider sth unfair Many students consider the grading system unfair.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: unjustbiased

opposite: fair

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