Definitions

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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After the game manager Hossam Hassan said Egypt had been "treated unfairly" and "suffered injustice".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

“That is an injustice — not only to Sandra, but to the memory of Soledad Lopez, whose family deserves answers, not a convenient arrest.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

"While the pardon does not claim she was innocent of killing David Blakely, it replaces the death penalty with a sentence of life imprisonment to recognise a profound injustice in this exceptional case," he added.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

"We have been treated unfairly today. We have suffered injustice," said Hassan afterwards.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

His name has stood through all the centuries, from Greek days to our own, as that of the great rebel against injustice and the authority of power.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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