unjust
not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest.
Origin of unjust
1Other words for unjust
Other words from unjust
- un·just·ly, adverb
- un·just·ness, noun
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How to use unjust in a sentence
"All right," he said, his fighting blood more fully aroused than ever by the unjustness of the proceeding.
The Cruise of the Dazzler | Jack LondonFanatical Montfanon, who abused the daughter with such unjustness, judged the father justly.
Cosmopolis, Complete | Paul BourgetSpotty called a halt when he had gone a couple of miles, and considered the question of the unjustness of his master.
The Sweep Winner | Nat GouldYes, for his wit in providing for himself, but not for his unjustness.
A Christian Directory (Part 2 of 4) | Richard BaxterIt is the unjustness of civilization that it sets up uniform and artificial standards for all persons.
In the Wilderness | Charles Dudley Warner
British Dictionary definitions for unjust
/ (ʌnˈdʒʌst) /
not in accordance with accepted standards of fairness or justice; unfair
Derived forms of unjust
- unjustly, adverb
- unjustness, noun
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