Used in a Sentence

unfairness

How to use unfairness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for unfairness.

Editorial note

We don’t care about unfairness all over around us.

Examples11
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

partiality that is not fair or equitable

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of unfairness gathered in one view.

noun

partiality that is not fair or equitable

noun

injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

noun

an unjust act

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for unfairness.

noun

partiality that is not fair or equitable

noun

injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards

Example sentences

1

We don’t care about unfairness all over around us.

2

There may indeed be incredible unfairness in the way in which these laws are framed and applied.

3

I suspect that what they call unfairness, I'd call abusive behaviour.

4

Look, I work on a lot of proprietary stuff as well, but even if Github didn't exist, we'd both be subject to the same "unfairness.

5

They deserve some kind of medal for that, by the way, because I have no dog in this fight at all and I can't seem to shut up about the unfairness of it all.

6

When we start a negotiation from a point of unfairness and unreasonableness, both sides are then on the defensive which anyone who has read Dale Carnegie knows is a recipe for failure.

7

The judge acknowledged the inherent unfairness of barring a party that had lost in a court proceeding from contesting the ruling and from publicly claiming that the ruling was wrong.

8

Even with those counterarguments and discussion, there is something to be said for the unfairness of publicly discussing whether or not this kid has anything to do with the case.

9

The idealistic idea that competition breeds productivity and effectiveness is a flat-out lie. Instead, you get in-fighting, unfairness, bitterness, resentment, and incorrect direction.

10

From this fact comes the common saying among prosecutors, "I could indict a ham sandwich for the murder of a pig."Most citizens are comforted by the notion, that no matter the unfairness in the initial process, eventually they will be able to present their case to a jury of their peers.

11

What's a few dead people in far off places if you're getting rich, right ?Meantime, US judges complain about the crazy Catch-22 goalpost moving unfairness and still people languish innocently in Guantanimo and die in what can best be described as "unclear circumstances".A nation founded on rebellion against unfair and unjust oppression, seeking life and liberty.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use unfairness in a sentence?

We don’t care about unfairness all over around us.

What does unfairness mean?

partiality that is not fair or equitable

What part of speech is unfairness?

unfairness is commonly used as noun.