Definitions

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

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 • Mar. 8, 2024

Both groups thrived on elaborate falsehoods about the justness of their lost causes.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2021

If the justness of this observation be admitted, the mode of appointing the officers of the United States contained in the foregoing clauses, must, when examined, be allowed to be entitled to particular commendation.”

From Fox News • Apr. 15, 2020

I cannot subscribe to the justness of this language.

From Letters of David Ricardo to Thomas Robert Malthus, 1810-1823 by Ricardo, David

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