injustice

[in-juhs-tis]

noun

1. the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.

2. violation of the rights of others; unjust or unfair action or treatment.

   Synonyms: tort, wrong, injury

3. an unjust or unfair act; wrong.

injustice

/ ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs /

noun

1. the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair

2. an unjust act

Other Word Forms

• superinjustice noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of injustice¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injūstitia; equivalent to in- ³ + justice

Example Sentences

"We are no longer willing to stay silent or accept injustice," she says.

From BBC

For him, the inquests had exposed two particular injustices which remained unresolved.

From BBC

“The Supreme Court is turning a blind eye to the injustice that’s happening to immigrants, who are essential workers in the U.S.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We carry Joaquin, and we will do anything to make sure that this injustice will not hit more families.”

From Los Angeles Times

"We are heartened the court prevented this injustice from occurring before hundreds of children suffered irreparable harm."

From BBC

Related Words

• abuse 
• breach 
• crime 
• discrimination 
• inequality 
• inequity 
• infringement 
• malpractice 
• maltreatment 
• oppression 
• outrage 
• prejudice 
• transgression 
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• violation 
• wrong 
• wrongdoing