Definition of FAIRNESS

fairness

Meanings

Plural: fairnesses

Noun

  • conformity with rules or standards
    • "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"
  • ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
  • the property of having a naturally light complexion
  • the quality of being good looking and attractive
  • The property of being fair or equitable.
  • The property of being fair or beautiful.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English fairness, fæȝernesse, from Old English fæġernes (“fairness; beauty; pleasantness”), equivalent to fair + -ness. Cognate with Old High German fagarnessi (“fairness”).

Antonyms

inequity, unfairness

Scrabble Score: 11

fairness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fairness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fairness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

fairness is a valid Words With Friends word