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

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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Sometimes we react to injustice or betrayal by treating any foray into gradations as if it’s an existential threat to progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The episode punctuated how reflexively we latch onto the idea of weakness as the primary outgrowth of racial injustice.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

"We won the battle against slavery, we won the battle against colonialism, we won the battle against apartheid, and we are confident that we shall win the battle against reparatory injustice," Ablakwa told the conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Collina has been so eager to prevent injustice that lots of similar checks have been added.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

She was seething at the injustice of the act and maybe she was a little bit jealous, as she had been in the same position as Monica back at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Vocabulary lists containing injustice

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