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Unfairness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfairness

 

[ ʌnˈfɛr.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,293, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.