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unfairness

injustice / bias / inequity
Noun

This term describes a perceived lack of justice or equity, often carrying a strong emotional weight of resentment or indignation. It is frequently used in social, legal, or interpersonal contexts to highlight a discrepancy between how someone is treated and how they deserve to be treated. As an abstract noun, it is uncountable. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted as individual units; instead, it is measured in degree or intensity, often requiring phrases like "a sense of" or "an instance of" to specify particular occurrences.

Meanings

Noun

The quality of being unjust or biased, particularly when treating people differently or unfairly in a way that is not based on merit or truth.

"The unfairness of the new tax law disproportionately affects low-income families."

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