Inhusto (en. Unjust)
/inˈhusto/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Unjust or baseless.
His judgment was unjust and unreasonable.
Ang kanyang hatol ay inhusto at hindi makatarungan.
Not according to law or regulation.
The unjust actions of the government must be opposed.
Ang mga inhustong pagkilos ng pamahalaan ay dapat labanan.
Demonstrating unfairness or improper treatment.
The unjust treatment of workers should be abolished.
Ang inhustong pagtrato sa mga manggagawa ay dapat iwaksi.
Etymology
Focuses on the word 'husto' meaning right or correct, adding 'in-' as a prefix indicating negation or opposite.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unjust judgment
Expresses a decision that is unjust.
inhustong hatol
unjust treatment
Demonstrating unfair behavior towards a person or group.
inhustong pagtrato
Related Words
justice
The principle that provides justice and proper treatment.
katarungan
bias
A need for justice that may cause unjust decisions.
bias
Slang Meanings
not right or just
What he did to me was unfair, because I didn't do anything wrong.
Inhusto yung ginawa niya sa akin, kasi wala naman akong kasalanan.
just absolutely unforgivable
What you did was so unfair, I can't forgive you anymore.
Inhusto talaga 'yung ginawa mo, hindi na kita mapapatawad.
just let it be, that's not fair
That's unfair, so I'm not joining anymore.
Inhusto 'yan, kaya di na ako makikisali.