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

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"It's a simplification and a fairness issue," the official said.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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

To ensure fairness and restore trust, Sir Nick suggested there was scope in future for an independent institution to oversee the terms of student loans.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“That fairness, madam, it will never come to no good.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

fairness

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