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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But there are some who can’t, raising questions about fairness and competition in a period of shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

According to the hotel's website, guests are allocated a sunbed upon check-in and allowed to request their "preferred spot" for the duration of their holiday which is decided "with fairness and attentiveness".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Kelly said Trump's visit would focus on "rebalancing the relationship with China and prioritizing reciprocity and fairness to restore American economic independence."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

When anyone talks about what is ‘fair,’ it’s usually the case that the fairness in question benefits them more than the other parties involved.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

In the interest of fairness, the CPS resorted to a lottery.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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