Synonyms of fairness

fairness

noun

ˈfer-nəs 

1

as in beauty

the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses

a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beauty
• beautifulness
• attractiveness
• aesthetics
• elegance
• looks
• loveliness
• prettiness
• cuteness
• comeliness
• sightliness
• appeal
• handsomeness
• attraction
• gorgeousness
• desirability
• beauteousness
• delightfulness
• charm
• fascination
• glamour
• allure
• sublimity
• desirableness
• exquisiteness
• sexiness
• radiance
• seductiveness
• sex appeal
• gloriousness
• resplendency
• perfection
• radiancy
• shapeliness
• resplendence
• pulchritude
• lusciousness
• flawlessness
• daintiness
• nubility
• sublimeness
• flamboyance
• splendidness
• splendiferousness
• slickness
• flashiness
• glossiness
• foxiness
• superbness
• showiness
• delicacy
• splashiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ugliness
• plainness
• homeliness
• unattractiveness
• grotesqueness
• unsightliness
• hideousness
• unloveliness
• offensiveness
• vileness
• disagreeableness
• repulsiveness
• foulness
• dreadfulness
• ghastliness
• flaw
• terribleness
• nastiness
• repellency
• loathsomeness
• imperfection
• horribleness
• unbecomingness
• blemish

2

as in neutrality

lack of favoritism toward one side or another

fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neutrality
• objectivity
• neutralism
• objectiveness
• impartiality
• equity
• evenhandedness
• justice
• nonpartisanship
• disinterest
• fair-mindedness
• disinterestedness
• tolerance
• detachment
• indifference
• unconcern
• apathy
• broad-mindedness
• open-mindedness
• straddling
• fence-sitting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prejudice
• bias
• favor
• favoritism
• partisanship
• partiality
• nepotism
• chauvinism
• subjectivity
• one-sidedness
• nonobjectivity
• tendency
• predisposition
• propensity
• inclination
• predilection
• penchant
• proclivity
• subjectiveness
• bent
• prejudgment
• preconception
• leaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fairness

This is such a huge job, a cornerstone of UK independent film, and Isabel brings experience, passion, and a national and a global outlook, and a firm commitment to fairness and public service. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026

People are reacting not only to climate change itself but also to what a policy signals about government, markets, fairness and personal cost. — Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Now, in fairness, there is usually at least one beat that gestures toward Odysseus as a tactician. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 July 2026

Backed by safety groups and a booming telematics industry, the measure could reshape rates for 27 million California drivers but faces resistance from state regulators and privacy and consumer groups oversight and fairness concerns. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026