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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
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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
prefixfair
just or impartial
root-ness
state of being
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