uretfærdige

The Danish adjective "uretfærdige" means unfair or unjust and is used to describe actions, decisions, people, or practices that violate standards of fairness or justice. It can refer to individual behavior or to institutional processes, policies, and procedures that are perceived as biased or biased in outcome.

Grammatical notes: "uretfærdige" is the plural form of the adjective. It agrees with plural nouns, as in "uretfærdige praksisser" (unfair practices) or "de ure tfærdige" (the unfair ones). The singular forms are "uretfærdig" (common gender) and "uretfærdigt" (neuter). The definite plural is typically "de uretfærdige." The word is formed by a negative prefix "u-" attached to "retfærdig" (fair/just).

Usage and nuance: the term is common in journalism, politics, and ethics to criticize actions, policies, or procedures that are seen as biased, discriminatory, or lacking in justice. It often carries a normative charge and is employed when arguing that fairness has been compromised.

Etymology and related terms: "uretfærdige" derives from the prefix "u-" plus "retfærdig" (fair/just). The related noun "uretfærdighed" means unfairness. Antonyms include "retfærdig" (fair) and "retfærdighed" (justice). Related phrases include "uretfærdige praksisser" (unfair practices) and "uretfærdighed i beslutninger" (unfairness in decisions).

See also: retfærdig, retfærdighed, uretfærdighed.