unjust

adjective

un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
1
: characterized by injustice : unfair
2
archaic : dishonest, faithless
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Examples of unjust in a Sentence

The convict received an unjust sentence.
Recent Examples on the Web Notably, Millette doesn’t bring a claim for copyright infringement and only alleges unjust enrichment and unfair competition over the utilization of video transcripts without consent or compensation. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024 The county is also pursuing negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment as alternative charges if Gutfahr and the other defendants are not found guilty. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024 Lemon accuses Musk and X of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of name and likeness, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024 Attorneys for Lemon filed a lawsuit against Musk and X on Thursday; in a copy of the complaint obtained by our sister site Variety, Lemon is suing for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of name and likeness, breach of express contract and unjust enrichment. Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unjust 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unjust was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unjust. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just ˌən-ˈjəst How to pronounce unjust (audio)
ˈən-
: not just : unfair
an unjust way of picking the winner
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun

Legal Definition

unjust

adjective
un·​just
: characterized by injustice : deficient in justice and fairness
an unjust sentence
unjustly adverb
unjustness noun
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