Definition of in all fairness
- She did poorly, but in all fairness, she was tired.
: the whole amount, quantity, or extent of
: as much as possible
: every member or individual component of
: wholly, quite
: selected as the best (as at a sport) within an area or organization
: only, exclusively
: the whole number, quantity, or amount : totality
used in such phrases as for all I know, for all I care, and for all the good it does to indicate a lack of knowledge, interest, or effectiveness
: everybody, everything
: the whole of one's possessions, resources, or energy
: other : different : atypical
: isomeric form or variety of (a specified chemical compound)
: being one of a group whose members together constitute a structural unit especially of a language
: marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism
: conforming with the established rules : allowed
: consonant with merit or importance : due
: a gathering of buyers and sellers at a particular place and time for trade
: a competitive exhibition usually with accompanying entertainment and amusements
: an exhibition designed to acquaint prospective buyers or the general public with a product
: in a manner that is honest or impartial or that conforms to rules : in a fair manner
: fairly
: clear
: to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
: something that is fair or fortunate (see 1fair)
: beauty, fairness
: woman
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