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un·just

   [uhn-juhst]
adjective
1.
not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
2.
Archaic. unfaithful or dishonest.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see un-1, just1

Related forms
un·just·ly, adverb
un·just·ness, noun

Synonyms
1. inequitable, partial, unfair, prejudiced, biased; undeserved, unmerited, unjustifiable.

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unjust (ʌnˈdʒʌst)
 
—adj
not in accordance with accepted standards of fairness or justice; unfair
 
un'justly
 
—adv
 
un'justness
 
—n

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unjust
1382, of persons, from un- (1) "not" + just. Of actions, attested from c.1400.
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