unfairness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being unfair or unjust; bias or prejudice in favor of or against one person or group compared with another, or in favor of or against one cause or belief compared with another.

  - "The referee's unfairness led to protests from the losing team."
  - "Unfairness in the workplace can lead to low morale and decreased productivity."

• noun

  A situation in which one person or group gains or suffers from an advantage or disadvantage not earned nor deserved.

  - "The wealthy student was given an unfair advantage by having access to private tutors."
  - "The team that lost the coin toss was subjected to unfair treatment by the referee."

---

Pronunciation

1. 
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89971782"

---

Antonyms

fairness

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfairness
unfazed , unraised , unveiled , unmanned , unpraised

---

Variants

List of all variants of unfairness that leads to same result
unfair , unfairness , unfairnesses

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English unfægerness, from unfægere, unfaithful, untrue, unjust, from un- not + fæger fair, beautiful, good.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'unfair' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. The concept of unfairness is not unique to humans; many animals exhibit bias and prejudice towards certain individuals or groups.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. inequality: A state or condition of not being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.

2. prejudice: Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

3. discrimination: The unjust or unfair treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Unfairness is a common theme in literature, often explored through the experiences of underdogs or marginalized groups. In art, it can be depicted through images of inequality or injustice. In music, unfairness can be expressed through protest songs or ballads of unrequited love.

How to Memorize "unfairness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale that is balanced, then imagine one side being weighed down by unfairness, causing the scale to tip.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'unjust' and remember that unfairness is the opposite of justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym U-N-F-A-I-R: Unbalanced, Not Fair, Unjust, and Unreasonable.

---

Memorize "unfairness" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize unfairness is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.