The Opposite(Antonym) of “fair”
The antonyms of fair are unfair, biased, and discriminatory. These words describe situations where there is a lack of fairness, impartiality, or justice.
Explore all Antonyms of “fair”
Definitions and Examples of unfair, biased, discriminatory
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Treating someone in a way that is not just or equitable.
Example
It's unfair that some people have access to better healthcare than others.
Showing prejudice or favoritism towards a particular person, group, or thing.
Example
The journalist's article was criticized for being biased towards one political party.
Treating someone unfairly or differently based on their race, gender, age, or other characteristics.
Example
The company's hiring policy was found to be discriminatory towards women and minorities.
Key Differences: unfair vs biased vs discriminatory
- 1Unfair refers to a situation where someone is treated unjustly.
- 2Biased refers to a situation where someone shows favoritism towards a particular person or group.
- 3Discriminatory refers to a situation where someone is treated unfairly based on their characteristics.
Effective Usage of unfair, biased, discriminatory
- 1Discussing Social Issues: Use these antonyms to talk about social issues such as inequality, discrimination, and bias.
- 2Negotiating: Use these antonyms to describe situations where there is a lack of fairness or impartiality in negotiations.
- 3Giving Feedback: Use these antonyms to provide feedback on situations where someone is not being fair or impartial.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fair describe situations where there is a lack of fairness, impartiality, or justice. Unfair refers to unjust treatment, biased refers to favoritism, and discriminatory refers to unfair treatment based on characteristics. These antonyms can be used to discuss social issues, negotiate, and give feedback.
