unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
2
archaic : dishonest, faithless
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Examples of unjust in a Sentence

The convict received an unjust sentence.
Recent Examples on the Web Finally, hindsight bias can lead to unjust blame or credit. Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Just as Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate legislation, passed in 2018, has enabled people with criminal records to access housing and economic opportunities, eviction record-sealing can remove unjust barriers for people with eviction records. Alexa Eisenberg, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2024 Beyond the unjust message this plan sends, the logistics of enforcement are also troubling. Luis Guiterrez, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2024 As for divestment, student groups nationwide have called on their institutions to divest from Israel and companies deemed to have ties to what students view as Israel’s unjust treatment of Palestinians; this was a central demand of protesting students last spring. Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unjust 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unjust was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjust. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
ˈən-
: not just : unfair
an unjust way of picking the winner
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Legal Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness
an unjust sentence
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun
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