as in unfair
not fair or deserved; not just
The convict received an unjust sentence.
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Recent Examples of unjust
During the summer of 1768, a riot broke out in Boston, led by laborers, tradesmen, and sailors protesting against these unjust policing practices.
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Time, 9 Oct. 2025
But the way Arsenal snatched victory (and then a point) from Newcastle United late on at St James’ Park on Sunday did not feel unjust given the balance of play.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
What was done to you was unjust, unfair, racist and wrong.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is suing a Southlake businessman and Traders Domain FX for fraud, unjust enrichment and conspiracy, according to a lawsuit filed in Dallas County.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
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Time, 9 Oct. 2025
But the way Arsenal snatched victory (and then a point) from Newcastle United late on at St James’ Park on Sunday did not feel unjust given the balance of play.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
What was done to you was unjust, unfair, racist and wrong.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is suing a Southlake businessman and Traders Domain FX for fraud, unjust enrichment and conspiracy, according to a lawsuit filed in Dallas County.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjust
Adjective
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As a result, the tippee has an unfair advantage as measured against the other participants in the capital markets, who do not have access to this material nonpublic information.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Importantly, the president already has full legal authority to impose tariffs when other nations’ behavior places an unreasonable burden on our economy, including through environmental negligence.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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The logic was that Spirit had projected the league would grow at a rate that the league itself found unreasonable, and so would not be able to field a team while also paying Rodman.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The National Police has been repeatedly cited by national and international human rights organizations for excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, and the mistreatment of protesters and civilians.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjust. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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