injustices

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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Societal injustices were not much remarked upon, according to Messrs. McKean and Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Dame Sarah said: "Your Holiness, you have spoken powerfully about the many injustices in our world today, but you have spoken even more powerfully about hope."

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Wilson spoke against the motion and called Kirk’s conviction “one of the biggest injustices against any member of the department.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The interior minister said the event reflected growing international recognition of the injustices of the transatlantic slave trade and the need to rebuild connections.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Of all of these injustices, Elizabeth considered suffrage, the right to vote, most important.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling