unjust
Americanadjective
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not just; lacking in justice or fairness.
unjust criticism;
an unjust ruler.
- Synonyms:
- unjustifiable, unmerited, undeserved, biased, prejudiced, unfair, partial, inequitable
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Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unjustly adverb
- unjustness noun
Etymology
Origin of unjust
Example Sentences
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"This is the end of a very long nightmare for Tom, who had lived through the hell of an unjust accusation and an undignified detention," Felix's lawyer François Zimeray told AFP.
From Barron's
If the trust was never executed, no loan documents were signed, and no contemporaneous bank records confirm the transfer, your brother may have engaged in “unjust enrichment,” which can affect both liability and limitation periods.
From MarketWatch
Labour's David Smith said it would be a "grossly unjust use of parliamentary procedure".
From BBC
The former first lady had denied all charges, saying they were "deeply unjust", although she did admit to receiving Chanel bags, which she said she later returned without using.
From BBC
As Voltaire warned, “Truly, whoever is able to make you absurd is able to make you unjust.”
From Salon
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