Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or character of being unfair, in any sense.

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  • noun uncountable The state of being unfair
  • noun uncountable A lack of justice
  • noun countable An unjust act

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
  • noun partiality that is not fair or equitable
  • noun an unjust act

Etymologies

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unfair +‎ -ness

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