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fairness

/ˈfɛɚ.nəs/noun2 syllables

Fairness means: ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty.

Synonyms for fairness9

noun, as in ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

fair-mindedness, candor, candour

noun, as in the quality of being good looking and attractive

comeliness, loveliness, beauteousness

noun, as in the property of having a naturally light complexion

paleness, blondness

noun, as in conformity with rules or standards

equity

Opposites of fairness

unfairness

What does fairness mean?4

noun

1

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

2

the quality of being good looking and attractive

3

the property of having a naturally light complexion

4

conformity with rules or standards“the judge recognized the fairness of my claim”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fairness?1

three syllables

awareness
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Fairness in a sentence

  • In all fairness, he did do his best.sundown
  • In all fairness, you did break into the house.swolesuki
  • The verdict is a tribute to their fairness.unknown
  • Any good theory of justice must consider the question of fairness.darinmex
  • He settled the matter with the utmost fairness.soridsolid
  • She fought for fairness in justice, even though it meant standing up to powerful people.samir_t
  • I admire your sense of fairness.CK
  • I deserve to be treated with fairness.Nuel

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Forms of fairness

as a noun

plural
fairnesses