noun a situation in which someone is treated unfairly or harshly
adjective unfair or harsh
Used to criticize a situation where a person or group is treated unfairly in political matters.
Describes a situation in which one party is treated unfairly or unjustly in a legal context.
Refers to an unfair or unfavorable financial transaction or agreement.
Used to highlight instances of unfair treatment or disadvantage in business dealings.
Refers to situations where individuals or groups experience injustice or mistreatment.
Describes situations where one person feels they have been unfairly treated or taken advantage of in a relationship.
In the literary world, a raw deal may refer to receiving unfair treatment from publishers or critics.
A psychologist may use the term raw deal when discussing clients who have experienced unjust or unfavorable circumstances.
A lawyer may refer to a client receiving a raw deal in a legal settlement or court decision.
In the business world, a raw deal could refer to an unfavorable business deal or partnership.
An athlete may feel they received a raw deal if they are unfairly treated by their team or league.
A politician may use the term raw deal to describe a situation where they feel they have been treated unfairly by the media or their opponents.