Injustice

/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Lack of fairness or justice; an unfair act or situation.

The injustice of the system became evident when innocent people were convicted.

Violation of the rights of others; a wrongful act.

Many marched in protest against the social injustices affecting marginalized communities.

A specific instance of unfair treatment.

She felt a deep sense of injustice when her hard work was overlooked.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'injustitia', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'justitia' meaning 'justice'.

grave injustice

A serious and notable instance of unfair treatment.

perpetrate an injustice

To commit an act that is unfair or unjust.

stand up against injustice

To oppose unfair treatment or policies.

justice

The concept of moral rightness based on ethics, law, fairness, and equity.

inequality

The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.

It's so messed up.

That decision was pure injustice, man, it's so messed up!

No justice, no peace.

Whenever there's an injustice, people chant 'no justice, no peace!'