Entry Word: just

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong <a just punishment should fit the crime>

Synonyms deserved, due, merited, right, rightful, warranted

Related Words applicable, appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, meet, proper, requisite, suitable; lawful, legal; accurate, correct

Near Antonyms incoherent, irrelevant; improper, inapplicable, inappropriate, inapt, inequitable; arbitrary, despotic

Antonyms undeserved, undue, unjust, unwarranted

2 based on sound reasoning or information <there are just reasons for the stateʼs ban of the private use of fireworks> — see good 1
3 conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue <they are a just people who are guided by a firm belief in God and a love of traditional values> — see good 2
4 following the accepted rules of moral conduct <the sort of just conduct that we expect of every Scout> — see honorable 1
5 guided by or in accordance with oneʼs sense of right and wrong <stopping to help a stranded motorist is simply the just thing to do> — see conscientious 1
6 marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias <a just decision that benefits everyone> — see fair 2