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

First, though, we must deal with the current injustice: the planned removal of one of the coolest sets of crosswalks in any American city.

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That instinct to challenge injustice would come to define her career.

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Chief Executive of Carers UK Helen Walker said the government were "righting a clear wrong" and "addressing this injustice head on".

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But he said £118m had now been paid out to victims and he was confident the government was now listening to their concerns after "a long period of injustice".

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She knows that Gustav’s film is deeply personal and fears doing the story an injustice or poisoning a memory.

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• violation 
• wrong 
• wrongdoing