Basic Details
Word: Unfair
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not treating someone or something equally or justly.
Synonyms: Unjust, inequitable, biased
Antonyms: Fair, just, equitable
Idioms and Phrases
- Play unfair: To act in a way that is not honest or just. Example: "He decided to play unfair during the game, which made the other players very upset."
- Life isn't fair: A phrase that indicates that things do not always happen as we might want them to. Example: "She was sad about not getting the prize, but her mother reminded her that life isn't fair sometimes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher realised it was unfair to only give some students extra time on the test.
Example 2: After hearing the story, I felt it was unfair for the boy to be blamed for something he didn't do.
Example 3: It seemed unfair that they could not play outside while the older kids had all the fun.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "unfair" is a combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "fair"? It has been used for many centuries to describe situations that lack equality or justice!
Famous Quote
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unfair" mean?
a) Treating everyone the same
b) Not treating someone or something equally
c) Being very kind
d) Full of fun
Answer: b) Not treating someone or something equally
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unfair"?
a) Just
b) Unjust
c) Equal
d) Fair
Answer: b) Unjust
3. Which word is an antonym of "unfair"?
a) Just
b) Biased
c) Unjust
d) Inequitable
Answer: a) Just
4. Which sentence uses "unfair" correctly?
a) It is unfair to give everyone the same prize.
b) The unfair boy won the game.
c) She thought it was unfair when her friend lost without trying.
d) It is unfair when everyone plays nicely.
Answer: c) She thought it was unfair when her friend lost without trying.
5. Which idiom means the same as "unfair"?
a) Life is a game
b) Life isn't fair
c) No labour, no gain
d) An apple a day
Answer: b) Life isn't fair
