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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In a statement the Senegalese government said the "unprecedented and exceptionally serious decision" was based on "a manifestly erroneous interpretation of the regulations, leading to a grossly illegal and deeply unjust decision".
From BBC
Immigrant-rights advocates argued the repeal of the special protection would be cruel and unjust to migrants who have established lives and careers in this country.
From Los Angeles Times
"What has happened to the Palestinians is so unjust," said pensioner Jean Apps, 81, from Purley in south London.
From Barron's
He says that amounts to "unjust enrichment" and asks the court to order the firm to refund shoppers.
From BBC
The Church said in a statement Wednesday that "the Tokyo High Court had issued a ruling upholding the dissolution order against our organisation", calling the decision "unjust".
From Barron's
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