as in unfair
not fair or deserved; not just
The convict received an unjust sentence.
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as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
life seemed to treat him with an unjustness that was immensely frustrating
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Recent Examples of unjust
Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Policies that punish families or deny due process are unjust.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, an 8-year-old in West Baltimore at the time of the murder, offers piercing commentary on the impact of both the initial crime and the succeeding one, the grievously unjust trial that put three kids in the penitentiary.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Human Rights Watch’s Asia Director Elaine Pearson said the harsh 20-year-sentence is effectively a death sentence, calling it cruel and unjust.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Policies that punish families or deny due process are unjust.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.
—Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, an 8-year-old in West Baltimore at the time of the murder, offers piercing commentary on the impact of both the initial crime and the succeeding one, the grievously unjust trial that put three kids in the penitentiary.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjust
Adjective
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According to a release, the staff union called for an unfair labor practice strike on Tuesday afternoon, alleging management has shown no intention to come to an agreement on the pending contract.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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One thing that Mamdani should do on property taxes is push to reform the crazy quilt and unfair system.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her dioramas, sculptures and large-scale multimedia installations explore the legacy of American slavery, confront racial injustice and celebrate the strength and resiliency of African American women.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite Vance’s assertion that politics have no place at the Games, the Olympics have long been fertile ground for athletes to generate awareness about political tensions and social injustice.—
Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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The arc of a wrongful-conviction story bends toward exoneration and release—a flawed but heartening correction of past wrongs.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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Keeping a list of wrongs ordered a world that was new and confusing to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are people who desire to drastically improve the health of our ecosystems who unknowingly struggle with unreasonable expectations.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Amid those pressures, many people turn to the comfort of a pet – but the expectations for what dogs can bring to our lives are becoming increasingly unreasonable.—
Margret Grebowicz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The colonists were subject to arbitrary taxation, warrantless searches, standing armies in their homes, and other evils at the hands of the crown.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Judges could reason the NCAA interpreting rules to allow pros from some leagues, but not others, is hypocritical and arbitrary.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjust. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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