⚖️injustice

noun
/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

Meaning

the lack of fairness or justice; an unjust act or treatment
lack of fairness or justice; an unfair act or occurrence
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.

Example Sentences

The trial was a clear example of injustice.

The protesters marched against the injustice of racial discrimination in the legal system.

The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.

Example Expressions

A great injustice has been done.

Synonyms

unfairness, wrong, discrimination, bias, inequity, wrongdoing, oppression
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unfairness, wrong, discrimination, bias
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unfairness, inequity, wrongdoing, bias
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unfairness, inequity, wrongdoing, oppression, discrimination, bias

Antonyms

justice, fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality
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justice, fairness
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justice, fairness, equity, righteousness
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justice, fairness, equity, righteousness, impartiality

Collocations

fight against injustice, experience injustice, injustice prevails, social injustice, fight injustice, grave injustice
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fight against injustice, experience injustice, injustice prevails
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social injustice, fight injustice, grave injustice

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