fairness

noun
UK: /ˈfeərnəs/
US: /ˈferːnəs/

  1. The quality of being impartial and just, treating everyone equally.

    1. We want fairness in games, without any cheating at all.
    2. The workers demanded fairness in the company's promotion policies and salary.

  2. Just behaviour or treatment; a situation where everyone has the same opportunities.

    1. The team lost, but they acknowledged the fairness of the result.
    2. The judge is known for her fairness and dedication to upholding the law.

  3. The state of being reasonable and appropriate.

    1. He questioned the fairness of the charge after the accidental damage.
    2. To ensure fairness, the committee reviewed the application process carefully.

Synonyms

justice equity honesty objectivity
fairness verb

  1. To treat someone justly and equitably, ensuring impartiality.

    1. The manager promised to fairness every worker in the company during evaluation.
    2. We must fairness all parties involved in the dispute, listening to each perspective.
fairness adjective

  1. Moderately good; quite large; considerable.

    1. They had a fairness time, but it wasn't the best party ever.
    2. There is a fairness chance that it will rain later this afternoon, take the umbrella.

  2. Light in color, especially hair or skin.

    1. She has fairness hair and blue eyes and looks very beautiful.
    2. The actress had a fairness complexion, which made her stand out on the screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fairness" in English means: The quality of being impartial and just, treating everyone equally., Just behaviour or treatment; a situation where everyone has the same opportunities., The state of being reasonable and appropriate..

The phonetic transcription of "fairness" is /ˈfeərnəs/ in British English and /ˈferːnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fairness": justice, equity, honesty, objectivity.

Example usage of "fairness": "We want fairness in games, without any cheating at all.". More examples on the page.