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Meaning of Totally unfair

Completely lacks fairness or justice.

In simple words: Completely not fair

Totally unfair in a sentence

  • It’s totally unfair that only some students got extra time for the exam.
  • The decision to cut our funding felt totally unfair to our team.
  • He complained that the rules were totally unfair in the competition.
  • It seems totally unfair that she has to work weekends while others take time off.
  • The ticket prices were totally unfair compared to last year's prices.

How to use Totally unfair

Used to express strong discontent about a situation. Appropriate in conversations or debates but can sound informal.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a totally unfair game where one player always loses.

Related words

Collocations with Totally unfair

  • totally unfair situation
  • totally unfair decision
  • totally unfair treatment
  • totally unfair game

Synonyms for Totally unfair

  • completely unjust
  • utterly inequitable
  • entirely biased
  • totally unequal

Common mistakes with Totally unfair

  • Confused with 'absolutely unfair' - 'totally unfair' is more commonly used.
  • Overused in serious contexts - best in informal conversations.
  • 'Totally unfair' is often used without a specific context, which can seem vague.

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Frequently asked questions about Totally unfair

What does Totally unfair mean?

Completely not fair

What is the definition of Totally unfair?

Completely lacks fairness or justice.

How do you use Totally unfair in a sentence?

It’s totally unfair that only some students got extra time for the exam.

Can you give another example of Totally unfair?

The decision to cut our funding felt totally unfair to our team.

What are synonyms for Totally unfair?

Common alternatives include completely unjust, utterly inequitable, entirely biased, totally unequal.

What words go with Totally unfair?

It commonly pairs with totally unfair situation, totally unfair decision, totally unfair treatment, totally unfair game.

What are common mistakes when using Totally unfair?

Confused with 'absolutely unfair' - 'totally unfair' is more commonly used. Overused in serious contexts - best in informal conversations. 'Totally unfair' is often used without a specific context, which can seem vague.

How do you pronounce Totally unfair?

US: //ˈtoʊtəli ʌnˈfɛr//, UK: //ˈtəʊtəli ʌnˈfɛə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Totally unfair?

Used to express strong discontent about a situation. Appropriate in conversations or debates but can sound informal.