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unfairness

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un·fair  (n-fâr)
adj. un·fair·er, un·fair·est
1. Not just or evenhanded; biased: an unfair call by an umpire.
2. Contrary to laws or conventions, especially in commerce; unethical: unfair trading.

un·fairly adv.
un·fairness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.unfairnessunfairness - partiality that is not fair or equitable
partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives
candor, fair-mindedness, fairness, candour - ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
2.unfairnessunfairness - injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
gamesmanship - the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game
unjustness, injustice - the practice of being unjust or unfair
fairness, equity - conformity with rules or standards; "the judge recognized the fairness of my claim"
3.unfairnessunfairness - an unjust act                        
actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"
Translations
unfairness [ˈʌnˈfɛənɪs] Ninjusticia f
unfairness [ˌʌnˈfɛərnɪs] ninjustice f
unfairness
unfairness [ʌnˈfɛənɪs] n (see adj) → ingiustizia, slealtà, scorrettezza
unfairness [ʌnˈfɛənɪs] n (see adj) → ingiustizia, slealtà, scorrettezza


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Thus he would refer to the shape of Madonna Lampiada's sumptuous eyelids, and to her shell-like ears, to the correct length and shape of Madonna Amororrisca's nose, to the lily tower of Madonna Verdespina's throat; nor would the unabashed old Florentine shrink from calling attention to the unfairness of Madonna Selvaggia's covering up her dainty bosom, just as he was about to discourse upon "those two hills of snow and of roses with two little crowns of fine rubies on their peaks.
The meanness and unfairness had brought from Jerry no snarling threat of retaliation, such as he would have offered Lerumie or any other black.
Not the pain of this but its unfairness was what dazed Peter.
 
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