Unfairness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfairness
[ ʌnˈfɛr.nəs ]
injustice
Unfairness refers to the quality or state of being unjust, biased, or not equitable. It is the lack of fairness or impartiality in a situation, decision, or treatment.
Synonyms
bias, discrimination, inequity, injustice
Examples of usage
- The unfairness of the judge's decision shocked everyone in the courtroom.
- Many employees complained about the unfairness of the company's promotion policies.
- The unfairness of the grading system led to protests among the students.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfairness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 injustiça
🇮🇳 अन्याय
🇩🇪 Ungerechtigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakadilan
🇺🇦 несправедливість
🇵🇱 niesprawiedliwość
🇯🇵 不公平
🇫🇷 injustice
🇪🇸 injusticia
🇹🇷 adaletsizlik
🇰🇷 불공정
🇸🇦 ظلم
🇨🇿 nespravedlnost
🇸🇰 nespravodlivosť
🇨🇳 不公
🇸🇮 nepravičnost
🇮🇸 óréttlæti
🇰🇿 әділетсіздік
🇬🇪 უსამართლობა
🇦🇿 ədalətsizlik
🇲🇽 injusticia
Word origin
The word 'unfairness' has been in use since the late 18th century, derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fairness'. The concept of unfairness has long been a topic of discussion in philosophy, ethics, and law, reflecting human concerns about justice and equality.
See also: fair, fairly, fairness, fairway, fairy, unfair, unfairly.