Noun: fairness fehr-nus
- Conformity with rules or standards
"the judge recognized the fairness of my claim";
- equity
- Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty; impartiality and objectivity
"Her fairness made her an excellent mediator in disputes";
- fair-mindedness, candor [US], candour [Brit, Cdn]
- The quality or state of having blond hair or light complexion
"Her fairness was accentuated by the summer sun";
- paleness, blondness
- The quality of being good looking and attractive
"Her fairness was celebrated in poetry";
- comeliness, loveliness, beauteousness [archaic], gorgeousness
See also: fair, just, unfair, unjust
Type of: beauty, complexion, equity, impartiality, justice, justness, nonpartisanship, skin color [US], skin colour [Brit, Cdn]
Antonym: unfairness
Encyclopedia: Fairness