as in unfair
not fair or deserved; not just
The convict received an unjust sentence.
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Recent Examples of unjust
But sometimes the pretense of consensus can perpetuate attachment to an unjust status quo.
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Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Andy Garcia reflects on his Godfather dream coming true and 'unjust' Sofia Coppola criticism
He's worked consistently as an actor in the years since, playing a slew of politicians and authority figures in films like Ghostbusters (2016), Geostorm (2017), Wrath of Man (2021), and Expend4bles (2023).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025
In the finale’s last moments, the show’s signature voiceover alludes heavily to the fact that Joe still views himself as the victim of an unjust society, rather than a menacing serial killer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
From its radical beginnings protesting unjust laws to its current status as a mainstream celebration of cannabis culture, Hash Bash embodies the spirit of grassroots activism and the power of community.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Andy Garcia reflects on his Godfather dream coming true and 'unjust' Sofia Coppola criticism
He's worked consistently as an actor in the years since, playing a slew of politicians and authority figures in films like Ghostbusters (2016), Geostorm (2017), Wrath of Man (2021), and Expend4bles (2023).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 May 2025
In the finale’s last moments, the show’s signature voiceover alludes heavily to the fact that Joe still views himself as the victim of an unjust society, rather than a menacing serial killer.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
From its radical beginnings protesting unjust laws to its current status as a mainstream celebration of cannabis culture, Hash Bash embodies the spirit of grassroots activism and the power of community.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjust
Adjective
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But critics argue that no taxes on tips is a costly, unfair tax break that will benefit few lower-income Americans.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Sometimes, there are unfair expectations put on children of professional athletes.—
Annie Heilbrunn,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In a unanimous opinion, the justices said courts can look beyond the exact moment a police officer is using deadly force to determine if the force was unreasonable.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Given the high degree of regulation and data privacy concerns within our industry, this isn’t an unreasonable question, to say nothing of the cost of bespoke software solutions.—
Tom Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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But Laxe’s cadence of death is nasty and arbitrary and delightful.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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These bills would formalize what the Parole Board should already be doing and therefore limit arbitrary rejections.—
Julia Salazar,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the World Bank, South Africa remains the world's most unequal country.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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Power dynamics in abusive relationships are unequal and attempting to resolve issues through conversation can often provoke further conflict, especially when one partner uses communication as a means to control or manipulate the other.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjust. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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