injustice

in-jus-tice · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality or state of being unfair; lack of fairness or justice.

  2. 2.

    An unfair action, situation, or occurrence.

Forms

plural: injustices

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    do someone an injustice — to judge someone unfairly
  • •
    social injustice — unfairness embedded in society's structures
  • •
    fight injustice — to work against unfair treatment

Related words

Antonyms: equity, fairness, justice
See also: inequality, justice, unfair
Synonyms: inequity, unfairness, wrong

Etymology

From Old French injustice, from Latin iniustitia ("unfairness, injustice"), from in- ("not") + iustitia ("justice"). Entered English in the 14th century.