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.
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The lawsuit alleged a veritable shopping list of offenses including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, forgery and wrongful conversion of property. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025 To all but the most rabid leftists, this result is grossly unjust. Mike Davis, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025 The Russian government responded to the scandal by calling the punishments unjust and an example of anti-Russian sentiment. Aleks Klosok, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile a breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment case against Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon and others remains alive for now, with a similar summary judgment motion still pending. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unjust

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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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjust. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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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