English noun: unfairness |
1. | unfairness (cognition) partiality that is not fair or equitable |
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| Broader (hypernym) | partiality, partisanship |
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| Antonyms | candor, fair-mindedness, candour, fairness |
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2. | unfairness (attribute) injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards |
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| Synonyms | inequity |
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| Broader (hypernym) | injustice, unjustness |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | gamesmanship |
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| Antonyms | fairness, equity |
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3. | unfairness (act) an unjust act |
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| Synonyms | iniquity, injustice, shabbiness |
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| Broader (hypernym) | actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct |
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