unjust

[ uhn-juhst ]

adjective

1. not just; lacking in justice or fairness:

   unjust criticism;

   an unjust ruler.

   Synonyms: unjustifiable, unmerited, undeserved, biased, prejudiced, unfair, partial, inequitable

2. Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest.

unjust

/ ʌnˈdʒʌst /

adjective

1. not in accordance with accepted standards of fairness or justice; unfair

Derived Forms

• unˈjustly, adverb
• unˈjustness, noun

Other Words From

• un·just·ly adverb
• un·just·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unjust¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; un- ¹ + just ¹

Example Sentences

"We are aware that this case has generated significant public interest and that many people were dissatisfied with the resolution of the original case and believed it to be unjust," they say in the judgement.

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They described the process as "unjust and excessive" and that the charities watchdog had a "predetermined agenda".

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Criminal justice experts and politicians have criticised IPPs as being "cruel, unjust and damaging".

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Seventeen points may have been an unjust gap on the scoreboard, but the Boks delivered another clinic in closing a game.

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“You are not under any obligation to defend things that are morally unjust,” she told CNN in 2019 of the episode.

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Related Words

• biased
• inequitable
• one-sided
• partisan
• prejudiced
• unfair
• unjustified
• wrong
• wrongful