unfairness

/ʌnˈfɛːrnəs/
injustice or lack of fairness

The unfairness of the situation made her angry.

The injustice or lack of fairness in the situation made her angry.


general

The quality or state of being unjust or unequal

The unfairness in the distribution of resources caused social unrest.

The injustice in how resources were allocated led to social unrest.

Often used to describe situations where people or groups are treated unequally or unjustly.

Collocations

perceived unfairnessthe belief that something is unjustsystemic unfairnessdeep-rooted injustice within a system

Related Phrases

unfair advantagephrase
an advantage gained through unjust means
unfair treatmentphrase
being treated unjustly

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'unfairness' to describe situations where fairness is absent, often in social or systemic contexts.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'unfairness' is useful, avoid overusing it in casual conversation; opt for simpler terms like 'injustice' when appropriate.

Word Origin

From 'un-' (not) + 'fair' (just or impartial) + '-ness' (state of being).

Usage Notes

Often used in discussions about social issues, policies, or personal experiences where fairness is perceived to be lacking.

Word Breakdown

un-
not
prefix
+
fair
just or impartial
root
+
-ness
state of being
suffix
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