unjust
adjective
un·just ˌən-ˈjəst 
1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
2
archaic : dishonest, faithless
unjustly adverb
unjustness
ˌən-ˈjəs(t)-nəs
noun 
Example Sentences
The convict received an unjust sentence.
Recent Examples on the Web The story begins with America, the beautiful refuge from a violent and unjust world. 
James Freeman, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The first official event on June 18th honored the unjust lynching and killing of Sam Nelson in 1926. Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 Hundreds of other Black soldiers and sailors staged their own individual protests, refusing to obey racially unjust orders from officers, military police or local sheriffs. Matthew F. Delmont, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022 Ban certain unjust forms of taxation such as property taxes. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 There’s also been criticism of 377A from some prominent Singaporeans, including former ambassador to the US Tommy Koh, suggesting the law is unjust and even possibly unconstitutional. Yongchang Chin, Bloomberg.com, 5 Aug. 2022 In some jurisdictions, church leaders have ignored the restrictions, portraying them as unjust and un-Christlike. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 While exceptionally privileged, Belle has her fair share of unjust circumstances. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 29 July 2022 During a Senate hearing on the bill in June, Wicks said the measure would protect women from unjust prosecution and legal jeopardy. Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 See More
James Freeman, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The first official event on June 18th honored the unjust lynching and killing of Sam Nelson in 1926. Scott Luxor, Sun Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2022 Hundreds of other Black soldiers and sailors staged their own individual protests, refusing to obey racially unjust orders from officers, military police or local sheriffs. Matthew F. Delmont, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Aug. 2022 Ban certain unjust forms of taxation such as property taxes. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 There’s also been criticism of 377A from some prominent Singaporeans, including former ambassador to the US Tommy Koh, suggesting the law is unjust and even possibly unconstitutional. Yongchang Chin, Bloomberg.com, 5 Aug. 2022 In some jurisdictions, church leaders have ignored the restrictions, portraying them as unjust and un-Christlike. Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2022 While exceptionally privileged, Belle has her fair share of unjust circumstances. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 29 July 2022 During a Senate hearing on the bill in June, Wicks said the measure would protect women from unjust prosecution and legal jeopardy. Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
unjust
adjective
un·just ˌən-ˈjəst
: not just : unfair
an unjust decision
Legal Definition
unjust
adjective
un·just
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness
an unjust sentence
unjust
adjective
as in unfair
not fair or deserved; not just The convict received an unjust sentence. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- unfair
- unreasonable
- arbitrary
- unequal
- inequitable
- biased
- prejudiced
- partisan
- unrealistic
- arrogant
- inconsistent
- dictatorial
- dominant
- tyrannical
- wilful
- domineering
- despotic
- high-handed
- totalitarian
- presumptuous
- overbearing
- peremptory
- imperious
- haughty
- capricious
- autocratic
- authoritarian
- demanding
- imperative
- tyrannic
- tyrannous
- commanding
- willful
- unprincipled
- unethical
- unconscionable
- unscrupulous
- whimsical
- autocratical
- changeable
- mercurial
- lordly
- masterful
- erratic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- equitable
- fair
- equal
- impartial
- reasonable
- objective
- disinterested
- dispassionate
- balanced
- rational
- just
- nonpartisan
- evenhanded
- moral
- understanding
- honorable
- unprejudiced
- ethical
- unbiased
- irreproachable
- unimpeachable
- principled
- law-abiding