Fairness: meaning, definitions and examples
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fairness
[ ˈfɛərnəs ]
in justice
The quality of being fair and just; impartiality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His fairness in decision-making earned him the respect of his colleagues.
- She always strives for fairness in all her dealings with others.
in competition
The practice of treating all people equally and in a way that is right or reasonable.
Synonyms
equality, equitableness, impartiality
Examples of usage
- The referee's fairness in the game was appreciated by both teams.
- Fairness in the selection process is crucial for maintaining a level playing field.
Translations
Translations of the word "fairness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 justiça
🇮🇳 न्याय
🇩🇪 Gerechtigkeit
🇮🇩 keadilan
🇺🇦 справедливість
🇵🇱 sprawiedliwość
🇯🇵 公正
🇫🇷 justice
🇪🇸 justicia
🇹🇷 adalet
🇰🇷 공정
🇸🇦 عدالة
🇨🇿 spravedlnost
🇸🇰 spravodlivosť
🇨🇳 公平
🇸🇮 pravičnost
🇮🇸 réttlæti
🇰🇿 әділдік
🇬🇪 სამართლიანობა
🇦🇿 ədalət
🇲🇽 justicia
Word origin
The word 'fairness' originated from the Old English word 'fægernes,' which means beauty or attractiveness. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of justice and equality. The idea of fairness has been a fundamental principle in various legal systems and ethical frameworks throughout history, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and equity.
See also: fair, fairly, fairway, fairy, unfair, unfairly, unfairness.