as in unfair
not fair or deserved; not just
The convict received an unjust sentence.
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Recent Examples of unjust
The Investigative Project on Race and Equity deploys data to expose racist and economically unjust policies and practices.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
His conviction for the rape and murder of a child employee, 13-year-old Mary Phagan in 1913, is widely considered unjust, largely attributed to a biased trial and antisemitism.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
They are taught to question traditions, but not to distinguish between just and unjust ones.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
In November 2023, Ms. Soudani sued her brother in federal court, accusing him of battery, emotional abuse and unjust enrichment.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unjust
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
His conviction for the rape and murder of a child employee, 13-year-old Mary Phagan in 1913, is widely considered unjust, largely attributed to a biased trial and antisemitism.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
They are taught to question traditions, but not to distinguish between just and unjust ones.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
In November 2023, Ms. Soudani sued her brother in federal court, accusing him of battery, emotional abuse and unjust enrichment.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjust
Adjective
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At the core of disagreements over access is whether trans women have unfair physical athletic advantages.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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However, Samantha's reaction to learning that Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis) is sober is unfair and doesn’t age well.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The vast majority of post commenters assured the OP that her feelings are completely valid and that her mother is being unreasonable.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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But leading the team to the Finals is not an unreasonable request.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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Businesses now live in fear of retroactive rulings, arbitrary penalties and endless audits.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The risks include wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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That unequal treatment presents a serious problem under current free exercise law.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The federal lawsuit alleges that Troy violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), a federal law protecting individuals and religious institutions from unequal or discriminatory land use regulations.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjust. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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