unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
2
archaic : dishonest, faithless
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Examples of unjust in a Sentence

The convict received an unjust sentence.
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Later, her anguish over his unjust plight—and her inability to rectify it—is both a galvanizing force and a heartrending reality. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024 His unjust treatment for speaking up against the stringent Iranian regime sparked global outrage from world organizations and leaders. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024 Empathy, too, for husbands and fathers like Iman, sacrificing their families on the altar of an unjust regime; the unyielding grip of the patriarchy is their tragedy, too. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024 This environment can create a fertile ground for unjust dismissals. Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unjust 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unjust was in the 14th century

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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjust. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
ˈən-
: not just : unfair
an unjust way of picking the winner
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Legal Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness
an unjust sentence
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun
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