unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst 

1

: characterized by injustice : unfair

received an unjust punishment

2

archaic : dishonest, faithless

unjustly adverb

unjustness

ˌən-ˈjəs(t)-nəs 

noun

Examples of unjust in a Sentence

The convict received an unjust sentence.

Recent Examples on the Web

Zelenskyy on Friday warned Putin would attempt to use the peace talks to try to frame Ukraine as unwilling to accept peace, while making unjust demands. —ABC News, 21 Nov. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unjust

• adjust
• combust
• discussed
• disgust
• distrust
• entrust
• intrust
• mistrust
• nonplussed
• robust
• sawdust
• stardust

Kids Definition

unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst 

ˈən-

: not just : unfair

an unjust way of picking the winner

unjustly adverb

unjustness

-ˈjəs(t)-nəs 

noun

Legal Definition

unjust

adjective

un·​just

: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness

an unjust sentence

unjustly adverb

unjustness noun