Unjust
Not fair or morally right; lacking justice in action, judgment, or treatment.
adjectiveUnjust
Not fair or morally right; lacking justice in action, judgment, or treatment.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a courtroom where a verdict is shouted 'JUST!' by the presiding judge, but a bold red stamp of 'UN-' is stamped across the ruling, rendering it clearly unfair.
Sounds Like
ən-JUST
Looks Like
UN + JUST (prefix un- meaning not, attached to just meaning fair)
Remember This
Un- negates the root word; unjust describes actions or outcomes that violate fairness or justice in law, policy, or everyday life.
Other Forms
Connect With
fairness, justice, equity, bias, discrimination
Note
Unjust is more formal and precise than simply 'not fair.' It often relates to legality, morality, or formal judgments. Distinguish from 'undue' (more than deserved) and 'unjustified' (lacking justification).