unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
received an unjust punishment
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 union is seeking better hours, higher take-home pay and a resolution to alleged unjust and unfair labor practices. Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 Cole, who founded Iconix and was its chief executive officer until the allegations arose, is looking for $25 million from Iconix for breach of contract, bad faith and unjust enrichment as well as $20 million from Horowitz for malicious prosecution. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025 Internet Money is seeking millions in damages on causes including breach of contract, accounting, fraudulent inducement, unjust enrichment and more. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025 My heroes are leaders who have spent their lives nonviolently resisting corrupt, cruel, unjust and violent regimes. Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 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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