unfairness
/'ʌn'feənis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being unjust or biased: "Unfairness" refers to a lack of fairness, justice, or impartiality.
- An instance of unjust treatment or action: It can also refer to a specific act or situation that is not fair.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The unfairness of the decision was obvious to everyone. (The lack of justice in the decision was clear.)
- She protested against the unfairness of the rules. (She objected to the biased nature of the rules.)
- He was a victim of gross unfairness. (He suffered from a severe instance of unjust treatment.)
Advanced Usage
- "The inherent unfairness of...": Used to describe a fundamental, built-in injustice within a system or situation.
- The report highlighted the inherent unfairness of the tax system.
- "A sense of unfairness": Refers to the feeling or perception that something is unjust.
- The new policy created a widespread sense of unfairness among the employees.
Variants and Related Words
- Unfair (adj): Not based on or behaving according to principles of justice and equality.
- That was an unfair judgment.
- Fairness (n): The opposite quality; the state of being just and impartial.
- We must strive for fairness in all our dealings.
Synonyms
- Injustice: Lack of fairness or justice.
- Bias: Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group.
- Partiality: Unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared to another.
- Inequity: Lack of fairness or justice; unfairness.
Antonyms
- Fairness: Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.
- Justice: Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
- Impartiality: Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness.
- Equity: The quality of being fair and impartial.
Noun
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an unjust act
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injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
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partiality that is not fair or equitable
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