fairness
Americannoun
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the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness.
I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
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the quality of being light of hair or complexion.
Due to the fairness of her skin, she had to wear extra sunscreen even in the winter.
One of the traits that he got from his father was the fairness of his hair.
Etymology
Origin of fairness
Example Sentences
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In fairness, Musk didn’t conjure up this idea all on his own.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Instead, it warns that the growing use of algorithmic tools to analyze workers’ personal data can enable pay practices that prioritize cost-cutting over transparency or fairness.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
"They are a response to the failure of multilateral institutions and negotiations to achieve fairness in terms of market access and a level playing field," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Along with "the importance of deterring breaches" and "the need to preserve public confidence in the fairness of the competition."
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
I should think we might assume this, in fairness to all.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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