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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