fairnessEnglishOxford New American Dictionaryfairness /ˈfernəs, ˈfɛrnəs / ▸ noun 1 impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination: part of my role is to ensure fairness to all parties I was impressed with her fairness and firm hand as manager. 2 the quality of having light-colored hair or a pale complexion: descriptions emphasize the fairness of her skin. 3 archaic beauty: the maiden allows her fairness to lead her to trouble.