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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Mr. Sternberg ought to, in fairness, acknowledge the post-9/11 service of British—and Australian, Canadian and New Zealand—forces when evaluating the U.K.’s qualities as an ally of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they are doing so in environments that emphasize perceived fairness, curation, and value.

From Barron's

“Achieving fairness doesn’t always mean equal in monetary terms, but rather equal value or opportunity in a way that respects everyone’s contributions,” it adds.

From MarketWatch

Plaintiffs now have until June 4 to opt out of the settlement or file objections ahead of a fairness hearing scheduled for July 9.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is the Justice card, representing truth, fairness and accountability.

From MarketWatch

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