as in wrongs
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 injustices
Lamarck, who in later life would often express his feelings of grievance against the injustices his colleagues inflicted on him, also had a quick and keen sense of obligation.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Digital campaigns help keep historical injustices visible long after official reports are released – a key element in long-term prevention strategies emphasized by the United Nations.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Mining for gems, minerals specimens and fossils isn't as intensive as ore mining, but the industry can still be party to environmental destruction, human rights abuses and social injustices.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Mar. 2026
These historical injustices cannot be separated from contemporary policy messaging.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The Black Panthers were about rebellion and pointing out the injustices that occurred daily on the streets of the Black community.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The deaths and injustices seemed to have had an impact.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Food apartheid refers to systemic injustices that restrict access to affordable and nutritious food, specifically for low-income residents and racial minorities.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Digital campaigns help keep historical injustices visible long after official reports are released – a key element in long-term prevention strategies emphasized by the United Nations.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Mining for gems, minerals specimens and fossils isn't as intensive as ore mining, but the industry can still be party to environmental destruction, human rights abuses and social injustices.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Mar. 2026
These historical injustices cannot be separated from contemporary policy messaging.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The Black Panthers were about rebellion and pointing out the injustices that occurred daily on the streets of the Black community.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The deaths and injustices seemed to have had an impact.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Food apartheid refers to systemic injustices that restrict access to affordable and nutritious food, specifically for low-income residents and racial minorities.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injustices
Noun
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That leads to a comedy of mistaken identities and a comical, if well-intentioned, plot to right wrongs.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
19 Mar. 2026
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Officials have a duty to right the wrongs of the past, not repeat them.—
Gustavo Rivera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2023, one in five births were to a mother who received inadequate prenatal care, according to the report, with Hispanic and Black mothers facing the highest inequities.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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For Khazanchi, this could mean investigating other inequities in kidney disease, as well as finding other opportunities where policies with the goal of racial equity could be implemented.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
10 Mar. 2026
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The officer was then transported by a medevac helicopter to a local hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Minugh now believes her cat may have saved her from even more serious injuries.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Injustices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injustices. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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