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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
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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

"It's important to participate in these things and shine a light on injustice, shine a light on inhumanity, shine a light on suffering," DiDonato said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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

Last year, he proposed to rectify this injustice via the Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I would have given the book to Margot myself, and a lot sooner, if Father and Mother hadn’t intervened and rushed to take Margot’s part, as if she were suffering some great injustice.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank