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Noun: unfairness  ún'fehrnus
  1. Partiality that is not fair or equitable
     
  2. Injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
    - inequity
     
  3. An unjust act
    - injustice, iniquity, shabbiness

Derived forms: unfairnesses

See also: unfair

Type of: actus reus, injustice, misconduct, partiality, partisanship, unjustness, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct

Antonym: fairness

Nearest

unexpressible
unexpressive
unexpurgated
unextended
unfaceted
unfading
unfailing
unfailingly
unfair
unfairly
unfairness
unfaithful
unfaithfully
unfaithfulness
unfaltering
unfalteringly
unfamiliar
unfamiliar with
unfamiliarity
unfashionable
unfashionably