justness

[juhst-nis] / ˈdʒʌst nɪs /

NOUN

fairness

Synonyms

STRONG

candor charitableness charity civility consideration courtesy decency decorum detachment disinterest disinterestedness dispassion dispassionateness due duty equity exactitude fair-mindedness goodness honesty honor humanity impartiality integrity justice legitimacy moderation nonpartisanship objectiveness objectivity propriety rationality reasonableness right righteousness rightfulness rightness seemliness suitability tolerance truth uprightness veracity

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONG

artifice bad manners bias corruption deception discourtesy disgrace dishonesty dishonor disregard disrespect falsehood immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency injustice lying partiality rudeness treachery unfairness unjustness wrong

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s an uncomfortable truth, so we rarely question the justness of it.

From Los Angeles Times

With the hide of a rhinoceros and an absolute conviction in the justness of his cause, Mr Netanyahu dug in even deeper this week.

From BBC

"Exxon and its lawyers threw everything they could at them, and they overcame it. That is a testament not simply to their perseverance, but to the justness of their cause."

From BBC

Not every stance James has voiced has been consistent with justness.

From Washington Post

Despite Russia's numerical advantage, Spencer argues, intangible factors such as the will to fight, love of country, trusted leadership and a belief in the justness of one's cause have played important roles in Ukraine's success.

From Salon

justness

Example Sentences

Related Words