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    Injusto (en. Unfair)

    /in'xuSto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not in accordance with what is just or equitable.
    It is unjust that only a few win the prize.
    Es injusto que solo unos pocos ganen el premio.
    That is based on discrimination or a lack of equity.
    The scoring system was unjust for the students.
    El sistema de puntuación era injusto para los estudiantes.
    That generates suffering or disadvantage to someone improperly.
    I believe it is unjust that they do not give him a second chance.
    Considero que es injusto que no le den una segunda oportunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'injustus', which means 'not just'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an unjust decision
    decision that lacks justice.
    una decisión injusta
    to treat unjustly
    to give a treatment that is unequal or harmful.
    tratar injustamente
    unjust situation
    circumstance that is not equitable.
    situación injusta

    Related Words

    justice
    Moral principle that demands giving everyone what they deserve.
    justicia
    equity
    Quality of being just and equitable.
    equidad
    injustice
    Action or situation that lacks justice.
    injusticia

    Slang Meanings

    Unjust job
    That job was an unjust job because it had no pay.
    Ese trabajo fue una chamba injusta porque no tenía paga.
    Ridiculous thing
    It is a ridiculous thing that they do not give him the promotion, that is unjust.
    Es una cosa ridícula que no le den el ascenso, eso es injusto.