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unfair

[/ʌnˈfɛr/]
adjective
injusto
1. not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice; lacking fairness
It is unfair to judge someone without knowing the facts.
É injusto julgar alguém sem conhecer os fatos.
2. marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
The referee made an unfair decision during the match.
O árbitro tomou uma decisão injusta durante a partida.
3. not equitable in business or commercial dealings
The contract contained unfair terms that favored the company.
O contrato continha termos injustos que favoreciam a empresa.
Synonyms
unjustinequitablebiasedpartialdiscriminatory
Antonyms
fairjustequitableimpartialunbiased

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
injusto
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
injusto
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
injusto
no significant regional variation
Portugal
injusto
also used: 'desonesto' for dishonest context

Related Idioms & Phrases

unfair advantage
unfair fight
unfair competition
dar vantagem injusta
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