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Meaning of 'unjust' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Unjust [ a.]
- Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.
- Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation.

Meaning of 'unjust' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . unjust [ a]
Meaning (1):
- violating principles of justice
Example in sentence:
  • an unjust accusation;
  • an unjust judge;
  • unjust punishment
Meaning (2):
- not equitable or fair
Example in sentence:
  • inequitable taxation;
  • the inequitable division of wealth
Meaning (3):
- not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
Example in sentence:
  • it was an unfair trial;
  • took an unfair advantage;
  • used unfair methods

Nearby Words:

unjoin unjoint unjointed unjustice

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