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 | ||