unjust

adjective un·just \ ˌən-ˈjəst \

Definition of unjust

1 : characterized by injustice : unfair

2 archaic : dishonest, faithless

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unjustly

adverb

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unjustness

play \ˌən-ˈjəs(t)-nəs\ noun

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Examples of unjust in a Sentence

The convict received an unjust sentence.

Recent Examples of unjust from the Web

The lack of jobs for ordinary citizens was seen as especially unjust when compared to the embezzlement allegations against senior government officials.

— nafees hamid, The Atlantic, "How Spain Misunderstood the Catalan Independence Movement," 1 Oct. 2017
Being so many miles away from home and watching the news about Hurricane Harvey from sunny California feels completely unjust.

— hilary duff, Marie Claire, "Houston Is a Place Full of People Just Like You and Me—and We Have to Help Them," 8 Sep. 2017
Last season, Kaepernick sat, and then knelt, during the national anthem before 49ers’ games to protest the systemic unjust treatment against black and brown people by law enforcement.

— jonathan jones, SI.com, "Some Tough Questions About the Michael Bennett Situation," 7 Sep. 2017
Hart said Henderson's actions in the divorce proceedings and as GAL for the Akls' child were unjust, and not in the child's best interest.

— ivana hrynkiw, AL.com, "Testimony begins in suspended Jefferson County District Attorney's perjury trial," 17 Oct. 2017
For example, the majority of British and French politicians thought the Versailles Treaty unjust, which contributed to their wavering in the face of Hitler’s territorial annexations of German-speaking lands.

— franz-stefan gady, Slate Magazine, "The stigma around “appeasement” is leading U.S. foreign policy down a dangerous path.," 16 Oct. 2017
These statues should be removed because Confederate leaders’ role in trying to perpetuate an evil system disqualifies them, and continuing to honor them reinforces what remains of an unjust system.

— robert crocket, Cincinnati.com, "Column: Statues should honor our best citizens," 3 Oct. 2017
Or the Black Lives Matter side, where people are like: Cops are murdering our young black men; every shooting is unjust.

— julia felsenthal, Vogue, "The Force Takes an Inside Look at Police Misconduct in Oakland," 21 Sep. 2017
Clergy, activists and community members are gathering in Highland Park on Monday to call for the resignation of Michigan State Police Colonel Kriste Kibbey Etue, who has been accused fostering an unjust and racist environment in the department.

— allie gross, Detroit Free Press, "'Etue is unfit': Clergy, activist to stage MSP protest in Highland Park," 9 Oct. 2017

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