UNJUST Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

unjust

adjective

Definition of unjust

as in unfair

not fair or deserved; not just The convict received an unjust sentence.

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Recent Examples of unjust The Cubs sued Wrigley View Rooftop in 2024 for misappropriation, unjust enrichment, false advertising, infringement and related claims. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026 More than once, his white planter friends stood by him in court and kept him from unjust imprisonment and even execution. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 This unjust decision must be overturned by the Supreme Court in its entirety. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026 Recommendations from the Russell City Reparative Justice Project were used as a framework to establish a joint redress fund for former residents and their descendants, one that could finally compensate them for the county’s unjust policies. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unjust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjust

Adjective

The change was not applied to them, and the lawsuits claimed that was unfair.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Malkovich, dropped into that tonal universe, has an almost unfair advantage.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfair

Adjective

The imposition of the tariffs stemmed from a breakdown in negotiations between the two countries in August, with each claiming the other side had unreasonable requests that would be detrimental to their respective country’s workers.

— Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026
Drop one task that doesn’t need to happen today, and ask for clarification if a deadline feels unreasonable.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of unreasonable

Adjective

The economists suggest the tax rules are arbitrary and unfair.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Ware pointed to a resilient economy and steady core inflation, arguing that stocks would be more vulnerable to a slowdown in either consumer spending or artificial-intelligence investment than to the 10-year crossing an arbitrary threshold.

— Sean Conlon,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026