unjust
Translation
unjust, unfair, inequitable
Examples
The court's decision was unjust.
The court's decision was unjust.
It is unjust to punish the whole group.
It is unjust to punish the whole group.
Grammar Patterns
an unjust ((noun)) an unjust law
It is unjust ((to-inf)) It is unjust to blame him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unfair, biased, wrongful; Antonyms: just, fair, equitable
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'just' (righteous, equitable). It literally means 'not just'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. So, 'unjust' simply means 'not just' or 'not fair'.