Synonyms of unfair

unfair

adjective

ˌən-ˈfer 

as in foul

not being in accordance with the rules or standards of what is fair in sport

a team that is notorious throughout the league for its record of unfair play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foul
• illegal
• nasty
• dirty
• unsportsmanlike
• shameful
• low
• unjust
• dishonorable
• below the belt
• shabby
• unethical
• immoral
• mean
• ignoble
• unscrupulous
• unprincipled
• ungentlemanly
• unrighteous
• rotten
• unchivalrous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fair
• legal
• clean
• just
• moral
• ethical
• sportsmanlike
• sportsmanly
• righteous
• scrupulous
• principled
• honorable
• law-abiding
• unimpeachable
• irreproachable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfair

Advocates argue that fire victims already have been through enough, and paying the tax as a result of selling a house that’s been destroyed is unfair. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Fanatics, which has been aggressively defending itself against unfair competition claims in the court of public opinion, is finding success against similar arguments in actual courts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The appeal could end up in the High Court in London if City feels the process in the case was unfair. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

There are many reasons for such product bans, including legitimate concerns about security, intellectual property theft and unfair competition because of state subsidies. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026