Definition

The most unjust or inequitable; lacking fairness to the highest degree.

Example

It was the unfairest decision I had ever seen in the competition.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I can't believe they gave the award to someone else this year.

I know, it seems like the unfairest decision ever.

Right? It totally disregards all the hard work that person did.

Exactly! It feels like they just didn't appreciate the effort.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfairest → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "fair" (from Old English *fæger*, meaning beautiful or pleasing) and the superlative suffix "-est" (indicating the highest degree). The word "unfairest" means the most not beautiful or pleasing, indicating a lack of fairness or beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and 'beautiful' ('fair') to remember that 'unfairest' means the most lacking in beauty or fairness.

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