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

Our children need to be prepared for life and not filled with nebulous theories of fairness and diversity. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Private equity firms also sometimes own both physician staffing firms and Independent Dispute Resolution entities, creating a conflict of interest and undermining the law's fairness. — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

And this prosecutor, in fairness to him, didn't have a complete record to make that judgment. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Silagi, 73, of Aurora, said in talking to voters, residents are concerned about tax fairness, data centers and managing local water resources. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026