as in unfair
not fair or deserved; not just
The convict received an unjust sentence.
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Recent Examples of unjust
Sheinbaum also said that the Mexican consulates in the United States have implemented an information campaign guide for Mexicans in the event of unjust detention by immigration authorities.
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Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
This old law, the only one of its kind in the nation, perpetuates an unjust system in which some lives are worth far more than others.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Algorithmic decision making, without proper oversight, can lead to ethical concerns, notably in cases of unjust profiling, discrimination and privacy infringements.
—Darshan Tiwari, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Beyond the allegation that ONE, in the pursuit of profit, illegally gave up space that should have been assigned to QVC and Cornerstone, the companies also alleged that the freight company charged unjust demurrage and detention fees.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
This old law, the only one of its kind in the nation, perpetuates an unjust system in which some lives are worth far more than others.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Algorithmic decision making, without proper oversight, can lead to ethical concerns, notably in cases of unjust profiling, discrimination and privacy infringements.
—Darshan Tiwari, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Beyond the allegation that ONE, in the pursuit of profit, illegally gave up space that should have been assigned to QVC and Cornerstone, the companies also alleged that the freight company charged unjust demurrage and detention fees.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unjust
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In December, Lopez blocked that joint bid, saying the auction process was unfair, lacked transparency and the joint bid was questionable.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
5 July 2025
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To this day, Conner’s mother believes the settlement was unfair and saw it as a way to silence critics of the police.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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The Biden-era Justice Department, Washington, D.C., and six states sued in 2021, arguing the alliance violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act, a federal antitrust law that prohibits unreasonable restraints on competition.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
30 June 2025
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The post garnered hundreds of responses with the majority of commenters arguing that her critique of her friend was unreasonable.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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These seemingly arbitrary small items are essentially sweeteners to win over lawmakers who might quibble with the broader thrust of the legislation.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Regardless, the court continues to find that the government's actions were arbitrary and capricious, in part because the government never bothered to define the problems that would get a grant canceled.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2025
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These could include actively promoting a diverse workforce of qualified employees from different backgrounds as well as work to remove barriers that have historically led to unequal outcomes.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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But unequal access to land has locked in deep disparities along the fault lines of race, class, and gender.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Unjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/unjust. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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