unjustness


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un·just

 (ŭn-jŭst′)
adj.
1. Being in violation of principles of justice or fairness; unfair: an unjust law.
2. Acting in violation of such principles; unfair in one's dealings and actions: an unjust ruler.
3. Archaic Faithless; dishonest.
un·just′ly adv.
un·just′ness n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.unjustness - the practice of being unjust or unfairunjustness - the practice of being unjust or unfair
injustice
unrighteousness - failure to adhere to moral principles; "forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness"
inequity, unfairness - injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
wrong, wrongfulness - that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law; "he feels that you are in the wrong"
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unjustness

noun
Lack of justice:
inequity, iniquity, injustice, unfairness, wrong.
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Translations

unjustness

n → Ungerechtigkeit f
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