HyperDic: fairness

English > 4 senses of the word fairness:
NOUNattributefairness, equityconformity with rules or standards
cognitionfairness, fair-mindedness, candor, candourability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
attributefairness, paleness, blondnessthe property of having a naturally light complexion
attributefairness, comeliness, loveliness, beauteousnessthe quality of being good looking and attractive
fairness > pronunciation
Soundsfeh'rnahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > fairness: 4 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningconformity with rules or standards.
Example"the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"
Synonymequity
Attributesfair, justFree from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception
unfair, unjustnot fair
Narrowernon-discriminationfairness in treating people without prejudice
sportsmanshipfairness in following the rules of the game
Broaderjustice, justnessThe quality of being just or fair
Oppositeunfairness, inequityinjustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
Spanishequidad
Catalanequitat
Adjectivesfairfree from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception
fairnot excessive or extreme / extreme
English > fairness: 4 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaningability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty.
Synonymsfair-mindedness, candor, candour
Broaderimpartiality, nonpartisanshipAn inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
Oppositeunfairnesspartiality that is not fair or equitable
Spanishcandor, franqueza, sinceridad
Catalancandor, franquesa, sinceritat
English > fairness: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe property of having a naturally light complexion.
Synonymspaleness, blondness
Broadercomplexion, skin color, skin colourThe coloring of a person's face
Spanishpalidez
Adjectivesfair(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
English > fairness: 4 senses > noun 4, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being good looking and attractive.
Synonymscomeliness, loveliness, beauteousness
BroaderbeautyThe qualities that give pleasure to the senses
Spanishencanto, fermosura, hermosura, preciosidad, preciosura
Catalanencant, fermosura, preciositat
Adjectivesfairvery pleasing to the eye / eye
fairattractively feminine

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