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unjustness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of unjustness

1 the state of being unfair or unjust
  • the sheer unjustness of the accusation infuriated her beyond words
Synonyms of unjustness

inequity, injustice, unfairness
Words Related to unjustness

dirtiness, foulness
Antonyms of unjustness

equity, fairness, justice
2 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
Synonyms of unjustness

disservice, inequity, injury, injustice, raw deal, shaft, unfairness, wrong
Words Related to unjustness

affront, indignity, insult, offense (or offence), outrage, put-down, slight, slur

beef, complaint, grievance
Near Antonyms of unjustness

cricket
Antonyms of unjustness

equitableness, equity, fairness, justice

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