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un·just
(ŭn-jŭst′)adj.
1. Being in violation of principles of justice or fairness; unfair: an unjust law.
2. Acting in violation of such principles; unfair in one's dealings and actions: an unjust ruler.
3. Archaic Faithless; dishonest.
un·just′ly adv.
un·just′ness n.
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unjust
(ʌnˈdʒʌst)adj
not in accordance with accepted standards of fairness or justice; unfair
unˈjustly adv
unˈjustness n
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un•just
(ʌnˈdʒʌst)adj.
1. not just; lacking in justice or fairness.
2. Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest.
[1350–1400]
un•just′ly, adv.
un•just′ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | unjust - not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage" unjust - violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation" partial - showing favoritism |
2. | unjust - violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation" unfair, unjust - not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage" dishonorable, dishonourable - lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed" wrong - contrary to conscience or morality or law; "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"; "cheating is wrong"; "it is wrong to lie" unrighteous - not righteous; "an unrighteous man"; "an unrighteous law" just - used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance" | |
3. | unjust - not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation" |
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unjust
adjective unfair, prejudiced, biased, wrong, one-sided, partial, partisan, unjustified, wrongful, undeserved, inequitable, unmerited campaigning against racist and unjust immigration laws
just, fair, equitable, right, justified, ethical, impartial, unbiased
just, fair, equitable, right, justified, ethical, impartial, unbiased
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unjust
adjectiveNot fair, right, or just:
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Translations
غَيْر عادِل، جائِر
nespravedlivý
uretfærdig
ósanngjarn
netaisns
krivičen
adaletsizhaksız
unjust
[ˈʌnˈdʒʌst] ADJ → injustoshe had been so unjust → había sido muy injusta
to be unjust to sb → ser injusto con algn
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unjust
(anˈdʒast) adjective not just; unfair. Your suspicions are unjust.
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unjust
a. injusto-a.
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