injustice

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A situation or action that is unfair or unjust.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Unfairness; the state of not being fair or just.

Examples

  • Martin Luther King, Jr., had won his first protest against injustice - peacefully.

  • We are committed to fighting against poverty and injustice.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Violation of the rights of another person or people.

  2. Absence of justice; unjustice.

More examples

In context

  • Woman as I am, I shall stand up against any social injustice.

  • Silence in the face of gross injustice, or support for it, or even active involvement therein, comes at a price.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English injustice, from Old French injustice, from Latin iniustitia. Equivalent to in- + justice. Displaced native Old English unrihtwīsnes.