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unjust
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un·just

adjective \ˌən-ˈjəst\

Definition of UNJUST

1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
2
archaic : dishonest, faithless
— un·just·ly adverb
— un·just·ness \-ˈjəs(t)-nəs\ noun
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Examples of UNJUST

  1. The convict received an unjust sentence.

First Known Use of UNJUST

14th century

Rhymes with UNJUST

adjust, adust, august, blind trust, bloodlust, brain trust, combust, degust, disgust, distrust, encrust, entrust, in trust, leaf rust, mistrust, moondust, piecrust, robust, sawdust, stardust, upthrust

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