unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
2
archaic : dishonest, faithless
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Examples of unjust in a Sentence

The convict received an unjust sentence.
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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 The Kremlin’s financial outlays have thus created a large group of people who owe their material advancement—and their career prospects—to an unjust war. Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unjust

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unjust was in the 14th century

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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjust. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
ˈən-
: not just : unfair
an unjust way of picking the winner
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Legal Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness
an unjust sentence
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

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