not fair
Biased against someone
Not fair is a protest against perceived injustice or unequal treatment, especially common among children: That's not fair—she got more than me!
Adults use it similarly, though often with ironic awareness of its childish ring.
The phrase can express genuine grievance or mild complaint about anything from rules to circumstances to luck.
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
inequality · nepotism · cronyism · stereotyping · racism · sexism · ageism · classism
Denial of fair treatment
- wrongedTreated with injustice
- complaintExpression of discontent
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- objectionExpression of disapproval
resentment · indignation · outrage · dissatisfaction · foul play · cheated · robbed · gypped
Not fair or impartial
- unreasonableNot guided by reason
- unwarrantedWithout adequate justification
- disproportionateNot properly scaled
- unbalancedLacking equilibrium or stability
arbitrary · oppressive · exploitative · one-sided · harsh · unfounded · unjustified · undeserved
Phrase claiming next action
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
pouting · tantrum · sibling rivalry · cry foul · sore loser · do-over
prejudice
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- partialityUnfair favor toward some
bigotry · inequality · nepotism · cronyism · stereotyping · racism · sexism · ageism · classism · double standard
injustice
Denial of fair treatment
- wrongedTreated with injustice
- complaintExpression of discontent
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
objection · resentment · indignation · outrage · dissatisfaction · foul play · cheated · robbed · gypped · raw deal
inequitable
Not fair or impartial
- unreasonableNot guided by reason
- unwarrantedWithout adequate justification
- disproportionateNot properly scaled
unbalanced · arbitrary · oppressive · exploitative · one-sided · harsh · unfounded · unjustified · undeserved · unmerited
my turn
Phrase claiming next action
- rulesPrinciples governing behavior
- tattletaleOne who informs on others
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
whining · pouting · tantrum · sibling rivalry · cry foul · sore loser · do-over
not fairfair
Impartial and unbiased
equitable · just · impartial · unbiased · even-handed
not fairfair
Impartial and unbiased
legitimate · above board · fair and square · honest · on the level
not fairfair
Impartial and unbiased
right · acceptable · reasonable · appropriate · justified
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