fairness
/ˈfeənəs/noun
उच्चारण फ़ेअर्नस
निष्पक्षता, न्याय, ईमानदारी
Core wordPYP · asked 2 times
Asked in previous papers
as antonym
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[U]
the quality of treating people equally or in a way that is reasonable
निष्पक्षता, न्याय, ईमानदारी
- The fairness of the election was questioned by the opposition.
- Radhika was praised for her fairness as a team captain.
- Teachers should treat every student with fairness.
+ 2 more examples
- The fairness of the exam was praised by parents.
- He is known for his fairness in settling disputes.
Synonyms justice impartiality equality even-handedness objectivity
Opposite unfairness injustice bias partiality discrimination
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[U]
the quality of being light in colour (of skin or hair)
गोरापन, (बालों का) हल्का रंग
- the fairness of her hair
- Her grandmother praised the fairness of her skin and her long dark hair.
- Her fairness stood out in the family photograph.
+ 2 more examples
- Advertisements often praise fairness of skin, which is unfair to many people.
- The fairness of his hair made him look younger.
Synonyms lightness paleness
Opposite darkness
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
fairness (uncountable)
Fairness is uncountable; it names the quality of being just, so it never takes a or a plural s.
'Fairness' uncountable है; यह न्यायपूर्ण होने का गुण बताता है, इसलिए इसके साथ न 'a' आता है और न plural 's'।
- The teacher is known for her fairness.
- Fairness matters in every exam.
fairness of / in sth
Use of for the thing judged, and in for the process or area.
जिस चीज़ का न्याय आँका जाए उसके लिए 'of' और प्रक्रिया या क्षेत्र के लिए 'in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Nobody doubted the fairness of the selection.
- We need more fairness in the hiring process.
in all fairness / in fairness to sb
These phrases introduce a point that is fair to someone, often a correction.
ये वाक्यांश किसी के प्रति न्यायसंगत बात जोड़ने के लिए आते हैं, प्रायः सुधार के रूप में।
- In all fairness, the new clerk had only just joined.
- In fairness to Radhika, she was never told about the change.
fairness + to + person
Fairness to someone means treating them justly.
किसी के प्रति 'fairness' का अर्थ उसके साथ न्यायपूर्ण व्यवहार करना है।
- The judge showed fairness to both sides.
+Collocations 4
adjective + fairness
completebasicabsoluteperfectprocedural
- The rules were applied with complete fairness.
verb + fairness
ensuredemandexpectquestionpromote
- The students demanded fairness in marking.
fairness + noun
principletestdoctrinepolicymeasure
- Fairness is a basic principle of justice.
fairness + of
of the processof the verdictof the match
- No one questioned the fairness of the verdict.
“More examples 5
- The umpire is respected for his fairness.
अंपायर अपनी निष्पक्षता के लिए सम्मानित है।
- Fairness demands that every candidate gets equal time.
निष्पक्षता की माँग है कि हर उम्मीदवार को बराबर समय मिले।
- In fairness to the bowler, the pitch was very flat.
गेंदबाज़ के साथ न्याय करें तो पिच बहुत सपाट थी।
- A transparent process builds trust and fairness.
पारदर्शी प्रक्रिया विश्वास और निष्पक्षता बनाती है।
- Creams that promise fairness often mislead people.
गोरेपन का वादा करने वाली क्रीमें अक्सर लोगों को भ्रम में डालती हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He treated everyone with a fairness.
✓ He treated everyone with fairness.
Fairness is uncountable and does not take an article here.
'Fairness' uncountable है और यहाँ article नहीं लेता।
✗ I doubt the fairness in this decision.
✓ I doubt the fairness of this decision.
Use of to link fairness with the thing being judged.
जिस चीज़ का आकलन हो उसे fairness से जोड़ने के लिए 'of' आता है।
✗ She is known for her fair.
✓ She is known for her fairness.
After her, a noun is needed; fair is an adjective.
'Her' के बाद noun चाहिए; 'fair' adjective है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three concern right treatment of people, but they differ in scope.
तीनों लोगों के साथ उचित व्यवहार से जुड़े हैं, पर इनका दायरा अलग है।
Treating people equally and reasonably.
लोगों के साथ समान और तर्कसंगत व्यवहार करना।
- fairness in marking
Fair treatment under the law or a moral idea of what is right.
कानून के अंतर्गत न्यायपूर्ण व्यवहार या सही-गलत का नैतिक विचार।
- She fought for justice.
¶Idioms 1
in (all) fairness (to sb)
used to introduce a statement that defends somebody who has just been criticized, or that explains another side of a situation
(किसी के साथ) न्याय करते हुए कहें तो, सच कहें तो
- In fairness to him, he did try to help.
- In all fairness, the delay was not her fault.