fairnessEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishfairness /ˈfɛːnəs / ▸ noun [mass noun] 1 impartial and just treatment or behaviour without favouritism 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-coloured 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.