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- Dictionaryunfairness/ʌnˈfɛːnəs/
noun
- 1. lack of equality or justice: "he protested at the unfairness of the tribunal's procedure"
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the quality or fact of not treating people in an equal way, or of being morally wrong: The Act does not really address the fundamental unfairness of the system. They can recall the lasting resentment caused by a teacher's blatant unfairness. See. unfair. Fewer examples. She promised us that we would never have to face the unfairness of life alone.
UNFAIRNESS meaning: 1. the quality or fact of not treating people in an equal way, or of being morally wrong: 2. the…. Learn more.
Unfairness is what results when a situation isn't equal or just. A teacher giving good grades to his favorite students is one example of unfairness. When someone doesn't have to follow the rules, that's unfairness.
1. Contrary to justice or a sense of fairness: It was unfair to extend the deadline for some students but not others. 2. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical: unfair dealing. 3. Not kind or considerate: It was unfair of me to laugh when he felt so sad. un·fair′ly adv. un·fair′ness n.
B1. not treating people in an equal way, or not morally right: an unfair system. [ + to infinitive ] It's unfair to blame Robert. Synonym. unjust disapproving. Opposites. fair. just. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. unfair They objected to the state's unfair treatment of dissenters. unjust They protested unjust laws.
Definition of unfairness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for UNFAIRNESS: injustice, inequity, unjustness, foulness, dirtiness, wrong, injury, offence; Antonyms of UNFAIRNESS: justice, equity, fairness, equitableness, cricket
