unfair, unjust
(adjective) not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; “used unfair methods”; “it was an unfair trial”; “took an unfair advantage”
inequitable, unjust
(adjective) not equitable or fair; “the inequitable division of wealth”; “inequitable taxation”
unjust
(adjective) violating principles of justice; “unjust punishment”; “an unjust judge”; “an unjust accusation”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
unjust (comparative more unjust, superlative most unjust)
Not fair, just or right.
• See the notes about injustice.
• unfair
• just
Source: Wiktionary
Un*just", a.
1. Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.
2. Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation.
– Un*just"ly, adv.
– Un*just"ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 March 2025
(noun) an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; “let’s call heads a success and tails a failure”; “the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
