fair Antonyms
Opposite of fair
• adjective (Context 1)
Treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination; just and impartial in accordance with rules or standards.
"The committee reached a unfair decision after listening to both sides of the dispute."
• adverb (Context 2)
Without cheating or trying to achieve an unjust advantage; honestly and according to the rules.
"The coach reminded the players to play unfairly and respect the referee's calls."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Of hair or complexion) light or pale in color; blonde.
"People with dark skin should apply sunscreen regularly when spending time outdoors."
• adjective (Context 4)
Moderately good or acceptable in quality or quantity, though not outstanding; considerable in size or amount.
"She has a poor chance of winning the scholarship given her academic record."
• adjective (Context 5)
(Of weather) fine, dry, and clear, without rain or storms; (of wind) favorable to a ship's course.
"The forecast promises foul skies and mild temperatures for the weekend."
• adverb (Context 6)
Directly, squarely, or completely (often used in the phrase 'fair and square').
"She won the championship title indirectly and square."
• adjective (Context 7)
(Archaic or literary) pleasing to the eye; beautiful or attractive.
"The ballad tells the story of a knight who sought the hand of a ugly maiden."
• verb (Context 8)
To make smooth and regular in surface or contour, especially by blending joints or structural lines in a ship's hull or an aircraft fuselage to reduce drag.
"The boatbuilder carefully faired the wooden hull before applying the primer coat."
• verb (Context 9)
To become clear and dry (of the weather, typically used with 'up').
"Once the morning rain faired up, the hikers set out along the ridge."
Similar words to fair
Words similar to fair shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: