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

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In fairness, Musk didn’t conjure up this idea all on his own.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, it warns that the growing use of algorithmic tools to analyze workers’ personal data can enable pay practices that prioritize cost-cutting over transparency or fairness.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In fairness, the 5-0 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday, with Russo pulling the strings from the number 10 position, was full of the flair Slegers demands from her team.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In fairness to Trump, the public can be fickle.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

In fairness to Uncle, it must be reported that he did always inquire whether or not Mig was interested in receiving the clout.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo

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