Antonyms of adj unfair

1 sense of unfair

Sense 1
unfair (vs. fair), unjust -- (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage")

fair (vs. unfair), just -- (free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules; "a fair referee"; "fair deal"; "on a fair footing"; "a fair fight"; "by fair means or foul")
        => antimonopoly, antitrust -- (of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices)
        => clean, sporting, sporty, sportsmanlike -- (exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; "a clean fight"; "a sporting solution of the disagreement"; "sportsmanlike conduct")
        => fair-minded -- (of a person; just and impartial; not prejudiced)
        => fair-and-square -- (just and honest)

Similarity of adj unfair

1 sense of unfair

Sense 1
unfair (vs. fair), unjust -- (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage")
       => below the belt -- (disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing); "her accusations were below the belt")
       => cheating (prenominal), dirty, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike -- (violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior")
       => raw -- (brutally unfair or harsh; "received raw treatment from his friends"; "a raw deal")
          Also See-> partial#2; unjust#2

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