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unjust

adjective un·just \ˌən-ˈjəst\

: not fair or deserved : not just

Full Definition of UNJUST

1

: characterized by injustice : unfair

2

archaic : dishonest, faithless

— un·just·ly adverb

— un·just·ness \-ˈjəs(t)-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of UNJUST

14th century

Rhymes with UNJUST

adjust, adust, august, blind trust, bloodlust, brain trust, combust, degust, disgust, distrust, encrust, entrust, in trust, leaf rust, mistrust, moondust, piecrust, robust, sawdust, stardust, upthrust

UNJUSTLY Defined for Kids

unjust

adjective un·just \ˌən-ˈjəst\

Definition of UNJUST for Kids

: not just : unfair <an unjust decision>

— un·just·ly adverb <She was unjustly accused.>

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