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scorrettezza

unfairness, foul play

noun skor-reht-TETS-sah Rare

Also means

improper conduct

Usage Note

Scorrettezza combines the prefix s- (negation) + correttezza (correctness, fair play). In sport it refers to unsporting behaviour; in everyday use it signals any breach of honesty or etiquette. The plural scorrettezze (misconduct acts) is common.

Examples

"La scorrettezza dell'arbitro ha rovinato la partita."

Natural Translation

The referee's unfairness ruined the match.

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