1
: marked by injustice, partiality, or deception : unjust
2
: not equitable in business dealings
unfairness
noun
Examples of unfair in a Sentence
It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't.
It seems unfair to single her out for criticism.
The company has been accused of unfair labor practices.
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But Google argues that those rulings rest on an interpretation of the law by the U.S. International Trade Commission, a federal agency that makes rulings and takes actions on unfair trade practices.
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Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
While consumers might benefit from cheaper Chinese cars in the short term, allowing unfair practices could eventually mean less competition and higher prices in the long term, the commission argues.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 July 2024
Consumers can file complaints about unfair auto practices at ReportFraud@FTC.gov.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024
Closing the loopholes is about leveling the playing field so all companies can compete fairly without any unfair advantages, de minimis detractors say.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024
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Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
While consumers might benefit from cheaper Chinese cars in the short term, allowing unfair practices could eventually mean less competition and higher prices in the long term, the commission argues.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 July 2024
Consumers can file complaints about unfair auto practices at ReportFraud@FTC.gov.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2024
Closing the loopholes is about leveling the playing field so all companies can compete fairly without any unfair advantages, de minimis detractors say.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for unfair
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unfair
adjective
un·fair
ˌən-ˈfa(ə)r 
ˈən-,
-ˈfe(ə)r
2
: not fair in doing business
unfair to workers
unfairly
adverb
unfairness
noun
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