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Unfair

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Meanings of Unfair

Adjective

  • Not fair; when something is not right or equal.
  • When something is not nice or kind.
  • When someone is treated differently in a bad way.
  • It was unfair for the teacher to give more candy to some kids than others.

Verb

  • To make something look bad or not nice.
  • To change something so it is not good or pretty.
  • To make someone feel sad or hurt.

Explanation of the word: Unfair

Unfair means when things are not equal or just. For example, if you and your friend are playing a game and only one of you gets to play with the best toy, that is unfair.

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Translations for the word: Unfair

hindi
अन्याय (anyaay)

anyaay

अन्याय (anyaay)

anyaay

नाइंसाफी (nainsaafi)

nainsaafi

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Unfair

What does 'unfair' mean?
The word 'unfair' means something that is not just or not right. It can describe a situation where someone is treated badly or not given the same chances as others.
How do you pronounce 'unfair'?
You pronounce 'unfair' like this: un-fair. The 'un' sounds like 'uhn' and 'fair' sounds like 'fair'.
What is the origin of the word 'unfair'?
The word 'unfair' comes from the prefix 'un-' which means 'not', and 'fair', which means just or equal. So, 'unfair' means 'not fair'.
What is the meaning of 'unfair' in Bengali?
The word 'unfair' in Bengali is 'অন্যায়' (Onnyāy).