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unjust

un·just

UK/ʌnˈd͡ʒʌst/ US/ʌˈndʒʌst/ fairly common

adjective

1.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

  • “used unfair methods”
  • “it was an unfair trial”
  • “took an unfair advantage”
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2.

violating principles of justice

  • “unjust punishment”
  • “an unjust judge”
  • “an unjust accusation”
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3.

not equitable or fair

  • “the inequitable division of wealth”
  • “inequitable taxation”
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4.

not righteous

  • “unjust”
  • “unrighteous”

Origin

From un- + just.

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