Definitions

fairness

[fair-nis] / ˈfɛər nɪs /

NOUN

justice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candor civility decency decorum equity honesty humanity impartiality integrity legitimacy moderation propriety rationality righteousness suitability tolerance truth veracity

STRONG

charitableness charity consideration courtesy disinterestedness due duty exactitude fair-mindedness goodness honor justness reasonableness right rightfulness rightness seemliness uprightness

WEAK

equitableness fair shake give and take good faith open-mindedness square deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

artifice bad manners bias deception dishonesty falsehood immorality impropriety indecency lying rudeness

STRONG

disregard disrespect

WEAK

inequity injustice partiality unfairness wrong

Example Sentences

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On moms.gov, there is no mention of paid maternity leave — or programs like Family and Medical Leave Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"Fairness means making everyday life that little bit easier."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Fairness across the investor base will need to be addressed.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The Windfall Elimination Provision might have meant otherwise for you, but it no longer applies since the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law in January.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Why do I always have to be the Fairness Police?

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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