UNFAIRNESS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word unfairness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UNFAIRNESS
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inequity | nounn | |||||||
noun • injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards | ||||||||
injustice | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unjust act • the practice of being unjust or unfair | ||||||||
bias | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation • a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric adjective satellite • slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric verb • influence in an unfair way • cause to be biased | ||||||||
discrimination | nounn | |||||||
noun • unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice • the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished | ||||||||
partiality | nounn | |||||||
noun • a predisposition to like something • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||||
prejudice | nounn | |||||||
noun • a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation verb • disadvantage by prejudice • influence (somebody's) opinion in advance | ||||||||
iniquity | nounn | |||||||
noun • morally objectionable behavior • an unjust act | ||||||||
shabbiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing • an unjust act |