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

Yet every era also runs the risk of creating an inhumane and more unjust world. —Pope Leo Xiv, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026

If the law produces an outcome that society finds unjust, the remedy is the legislature — not a judge deciding to rewrite the law from the bench. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 3 June 2026

Other allegations include intrusion upon seclusion, negligence, and unjust enrichment. —ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026

Real restrictions on unjust enrichment? —Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026

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