Injusta (en. Unfair)

/inˈxus.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not conform to justice or equity.
The sentence imposed on him is unjust.
Es injusta la sentencia que le han impuesto.
That causes or implies injustice.
The economic burden they bear is unjust.
La carga económica que soportan es injusta.
That is disproportionate or unreasonable.
The criticism he received was unjust.
La crítica que recibió fue injusta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'iniustus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social injustice
Condition in which there are inequalities in treatment and access to resources among different social groups.
injusticia social
to act unjustly
To act in a way that harms someone without a just reason.
hacer injusticia
blatant injustice
Very obvious and evident injustice.
injusticia flagrante

Related Words

injustice
Situation or act of being unjust.
injusticia
justice
Conformity with what is just or equitable.
justicia
unjustly
In an unjust manner.
injustamente

Slang Meanings

A way to refer to something that is very disadvantageous for someone.
That decision was a total injustice.
Esa decisión fue una injusta total.
Feeling that something is too harsh or extreme.
The punishment was an injustice; nobody deserved it.
El castigo fue una injusta, nadie se lo merecía.