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injustice

[in-juhs-tis] / ɪnˈdʒʌs tɪs /
NOUN
unfair treatment; bias
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse breach crime discrimination inequality inequity infringement malpractice maltreatment oppression outrage prejudice transgression unfairness violation wrong wrongdoing
STRONG
damage encroachment favoritism grievance infraction iniquity malfeasance miscarriage mischief negligence offense partiality partisanship railroad ruin sellout trespass unjustness unlawfulness villainy
WEAK
crying shame dirty deal onesidedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheer delight fairness good deed happiness joy kindness obedience respect right tolerance
STRONG
impartiality justice
WEAK
equality equity ethics lawfulness morality

Example Sentences

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Black wants those people who are now feeling the “fire in their bones” at the perceived widespread injustice being inflicted on the most vulnerable Americans to take a deep breath.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Speaking during an Easter Vigil on Saturday, the pontiff called for "a new world of peace and unity" and decried the divisions created by "war, injustice and the isolation of peoples and nations".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“It affirms what our communities have always known: You cannot investigate injustice without the power to uncover the truth,” Eke said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

These families deserve to know about their long-lost relatives and to participate in decisions to recognize this injustice and repair the harm.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Penelope was Swanburne to the core, and that is why, despite the injustice of her situation, not to mention some other pressing and—unusual concerns, she felt obliged to do her best at her new position.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood