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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The complaints allege Apple engaged in fraud, fraudulent inducement, concealment, misrepresentation, negligence, and unjust enrichment. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025 Lemon is now suing Musk, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, unjust enrichment, and breach of express contract. Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The ruling advanced claims of unjust enrichment and tortious interference with contract. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 Patients And Wounded People Evacuated From Gaza For Treatment By Andrea Goldstein and Steven Katz U.S. Military Veterans 4 We are veterans who served in just and unjust wars. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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