English adjective: unjust | |||
| 1. | unjust not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception | ||
| Samples | Used unfair methods. It was an unfair trial. Took an unfair advantage. | ||
| Synonyms | unfair | ||
| Similar | below the belt, cheating, dirty, foul, raw, unsporting, unsportsmanlike | ||
| See also | partial, unjust | ||
| Attribute | equity, fairness | ||
| Antonyms | fair, just | ||
| 2. | unjust violating principles of justice | ||
| Samples | Unjust punishment. An unjust judge. An unjust accusation. | ||
| Similar | actionable, wrongful | ||
| See also | dishonorable, dishonourable, unfair, unjust, unrighteous, wrong | ||
| Antonyms | just | ||
| 3. | unjust not equitable or fair | ||
| Samples | The inequitable division of wealth. Inequitable taxation. | ||
| Synonyms | inequitable | ||
| Antonyms | equitable, just | ||