fairness

noun

fair·ness ˈfer-nəs

Synonyms of fairness next

: the quality or state of being fair

especially : fair or impartial treatment : lack of favoritism toward one side or another

This is the real Ponzi scheme that does injury to the American promise of fairness … —

Jesse Jackson

The rules reflect the principles of procedural due process and fundamental fairness prescribed by the Constitution … —

James O. Freedman

… partisan gerrymandering has got so out of hand that it was up to the courts to restore a measure of fairness. —

Jeffrey Toobin

We are living in the harsh world invented by a handful of corporate raiders whose values are completely foreign to the fairness and moderation that had so long served as the proper foundation of American success and the American dream. —

Doris Haddock

He did poorly, but in (all) fairness [=to be fair to him], he was tired.

Examples of fairness in a Sentence

a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren

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Joe Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, in December 2024, reversed his previous stance against using clemency powers for family members, prompting discussions about impartiality and fairness in the application of justice. —

Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Being able to have programs that support women in leadership or women just in the work environment – that's fairness. —

Leila Fadel, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025 This is about the fundamental values of fairness, dignity, and human rights that define us all. —

David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025 This may take the shape of more trust, fairness and assets falling in your favor (think wealth!). —

Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fairness