unfairness

1
as in injustice
the state of being unfair or unjust the transparent unfairness of the referee's decision made her furious

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2
as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this it would be no unfairness to the article's second author to characterize his contributions as minimal

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Noun
  • His own films have long dealt with themes of identity, trauma, and injustice.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 7 July 2025
  • As a granddaughter of refugees, what is my role to play in addressing those injustices?
    Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Somehow, the Dolphins’ general manager and head coach found a way to turn two difficult situations into a playmaking safety, whose return gives Grier a chance to right one of his former wrongs.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • Anyone who says that doesn’t exist is flat-out wrong.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
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“Unfairness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfairness. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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