"unjust" | Definition and Related Words

Adjective

Not fair;
Marked by injustice or partiality or deception (synset 300960366)
"used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage"
also:
- unjust - violating principles of justice
- partial - showing favoritism
tells us about: equity, fairness - conformity with rules or standards
similar to:
- below the belt - disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing)
- cheating, dirty, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike - violating accepted standards or rules
- raw - brutally unfair or harsh
same as: unfair
Violating principles of justice (synset 301373517)
"unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation"
also:
- unfair, unjust - not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
- dishonorable, dishonourable - lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
- wrong - contrary to conscience or morality or law
- unrighteous - not righteous
similar to:
- actionable - affording grounds for legal action
- wrongful - not just or fair
Not equitable or fair (synset 300961901)
"the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation"

same as: inequitable