unfair / unscrupulous
unlauter – unlauterer – am unlautersten
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unfair / unscrupulous
Not honest, fair, or morally sound; based on impermissible or questionable means.
Der Politiker wurde wegen unlauterer Methoden im Wahlkampf kritisiert.
The politician was criticized for using unfair methods during the election campaign.
unfair competition
Competition between companies in which unfair or legally impermissible means are used.
Das Gericht untersagte die irreführende Werbung als unlauteren Wettbewerb.
The court prohibited the misleading advertising as unfair competition.
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'Unlauter' (unfair / unscrupulous) consists of the prefix 'un-' and 'lauter' (upright / honest). The prefix 'un-' indicates here that a quality is negated or negatively evaluated.
Die Firma wurde wegen unlauterer Geschäftspraktiken angezeigt.
The company was reported for unfair business practices.
'Unlauter' (unfair / unscrupulous) belongs mainly to formal written language and frequently occurs in legal, political, and business texts.
Der Bericht beschreibt mehrere unlautere Einflussversuche.
The report describes several unscrupulous attempts to exert influence.
In its meaning relating to competition, 'unlauter' (unfair) frequently occurs with 'Wettbewerb' (competition), 'Werbung' (advertising), or 'Geschäftspraktiken' (business practices). These collocations usually refer to legal assessments in the business sector.
Der Verband warnte vor unlauteren Geschäftspraktiken eines Konkurrenten.
The association warned about a competitor's unfair business practices.
unfair
Business practices can be both “unfair” and “unlauter”. “Unfair” emphasizes putting others at an unjust disadvantage. “Unlauter” more strongly criticizes the methods used as dishonest or morally questionable; it is especially appropriate when deception, for example, is involved.
Die Firma verschafft sich durch falsche Werbeversprechen einen Vorteil mit unlauteren Mitteln.
The company gains an advantage through unscrupulous means by making false promises in its advertising.
Die Firma verschafft sich durch falsche Werbeversprechen einen unfairen Vorteil gegenüber ihren Konkurrenten.
The company gains an unfair advantage over its competitors by making false promises in its advertising.
