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as in inequity
the state of being unfair or unjust
the injustice of the coach's accusation that I'd been lazy frustrated and angered me
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as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
a group that has long suffered injustice at the hands of our judicial system
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Recent Examples of injustice
Through three spaces—The Legacy Museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Freedom Monument Sculpture Park—visitors learn about American history through the lens of racial injustice.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
And Maeve really hates injustice and that follows through in all the scenes with the guys.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
The Nigerian Supreme Court finally has a chance to rectify this injustice.
—Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Perhaps there’s a haunting to be had in this injustice; perhaps these war dead, with the truth of their deaths hidden and covered up at the time, have left their own ghostly imprint upon the bay, drawing forth further inexplicable sights, sounds, and activity.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
And Maeve really hates injustice and that follows through in all the scenes with the guys.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
The Nigerian Supreme Court finally has a chance to rectify this injustice.
—Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Perhaps there’s a haunting to be had in this injustice; perhaps these war dead, with the truth of their deaths hidden and covered up at the time, have left their own ghostly imprint upon the bay, drawing forth further inexplicable sights, sounds, and activity.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injustice
Noun
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The report's authors also highlighted inequities in the food system, noting that the diets of the world's wealthiest 30% are responsible for 70% of the environmental issues caused by food systems.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
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The biggest downside seems to be the inequity about what the artist earns from his work.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.—
Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The player himself is not motivated by proving United wrong, but rather to show up the critics who questioned his ability to be a top striker.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Duffy and the union’s president have acknowledged the unfairness of their situation, which only adds more stress to their already stressful jobs.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The reactionary league is constantly futzing after other versions of the sport implement fun rules, or promising to address unfairness when sensational NFL playoff battles have ended without a quarterback deity such as Peyton Manning or Josh Allen touching the ball.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bishop led Tennessee with 146 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries before leaving with a leg injury.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Several diss tracks followed, with the musicians hurling increasingly spiteful insults at each other relating to accusations of domestic abuse, exploitation and pedophilia.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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After a small crowd outside Boston’s customs house pelted redcoats with rocks, snowballs, and insults, the soldiers opened fire, killing five and wounding 12 more.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Injustice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injustice. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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