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Unfair vs Unevenly - What's the difference?

unfair | unevenly |

As an adjective unfair

is not fair, unjust.

As an adverb unevenly is

in an uneven or haphazard manner.

unfair

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Not fair, unjust.
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    It was unfair for the boss to give larger bonuses to his friends.

    See also

    * biased * cheating * discriminatory * dishonest * dishonorable * disproportionate * excessive * foul * inequitable * invidious * partial * prejudiced * underhanded * unequal * unethical * uneven * unfavorable * unjust * unjustified * unwarranted * wrong * wrongful

    Antonyms

    * fair * just

    unevenly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an uneven or haphazard manner.
  • In an unequal manner.

    • Synonyms

    * (uneven manner) haphazardly * (unequal manner) unequally

    Antonyms

    * (all senses) evenly * (unequal manner) equally