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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.
: not equitable in business dealings. unfairness noun. Synonyms. dirty. foul. illegal. nasty. unsportsmanlike. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of unfair in a Sentence. It's unfair for them to be allowed to leave early if we can't. It seems unfair to single her out for criticism.
unfairness. noun. /ˌʌnˈfeənəs/ /ˌʌnˈfernəs/ [uncountable] the fact of not being right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; the fact of not treating people equally. She was outraged at the unfairness of it all. opposite fairness (1) Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
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.
Synonyms for UNFAIRNESS: injustice, inequity, unjustness, foulness, dirtiness, wrong, injury, offence; Antonyms of UNFAIRNESS: justice, equity, fairness, equitableness, cricket
adjective. uk / ʌnˈfeə r/ us / ʌnˈfer / Add to word list. 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.
If there was any unfairness in collectors it should be inquired into; they were not appointed by the crown.
Unfair definition: not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics. See examples of UNFAIR used in a sentence.
