UNJUST
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
Etymology
Adjective
unjust (comparative more unjust, superlative most unjust)
Not fair, just or right.
Usage notes
• See the notes about injustice.
Synonyms
• unfair
Antonyms
• 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
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