Skip to content

What is another word for Unfairness? – 166 Unfairness Synonyms

    Need another word for Unfairness? Use these synonyms of Unfairness from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inequity injustice impartiality bias prejudice discrimination unevenness disparity inequality unfair treatment one-sidedness favoritism nepotism partiality bigotry intolerance inequality oppression mistreatment exploitation abuse mistreatment wrongdoing injustice inequitable treatment unreasonableness arbitrary treatment capriciousness brutality cruelty harshness callousness ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness inhumanity iniquity wrongfulness unjustness inequitableness partiality prejudice bigotry.

    Meaning of Unfairness

    The state of being unfair or unjust.

    Definitions

    • The state of being unfair or unjust, lacking equity or impartiality
    • A situation in which someone is treated unfairly or without justice
    • An instance or example of unfair or unjust treatment

    Etymology of Unfairness

    The word "unfairness" originated from the Old English and Old Norse words "un" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "fæir" (meaning "fair" or "just"), with the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun
    Historically, the concept of fairness and unfairness has been present in various cultures and languages, with the word "unfairness" emerging as a distinct term in the English language during the Middle English period

    Example Uses

    • The company was accused of unfairness in its hiring practices, with allegations of discrimination against certain groups
    • The judge's decision was criticized for its unfairness, with many feeling that the sentence was too harsh
    • The athlete felt a sense of unfairness when they were disqualified from the competition due to a technicality

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fairness justice impartiality equality evenhandedness neutrality objectivity equitability reasonableness legitimacy lawfulness orderliness righteousness uprightness integrity honesty morality ethics propriety decency correctness legitimacy validity soundness justness equitableness proportionality balance stability.

    Related Nouns

    discrimination inequality injustice prejudice bias intolerance oppression exploitation abuse mistreatment wrongdoing inequity unfairness injustice cruelty brutality harshness callousness ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness inhumanity iniquity wrongfulness unjustness inequitableness partiality prejudice bigotry favoritism nepotism.

    Related Verbs

    discriminate oppress exploit abuse mistreat wrong injure harm hurt damage prejudice bias influence affect impact impair mar spoil tarnish sully defame slander libel discredit vilify persecute harass intimidate threaten menace.

    Related Adjectives

    unfair unjust inequitable discriminatory prejudiced biased intolerant oppressive exploitative abusive cruel brutal harsh callous ruthless merciless heartless inhumane iniquitous wrongful unjust inequitable partial prejudiced bigoted favorsome nepotistic one-sided uneven disproportionate unreasonable arbitrary capricious.