Dictionary entry

Unjust

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Un‐just″ (?), a. 1. Acting contrary to the standard of right; not animated or controlled by justice; false; dishonest; as, an unjust man or judge.

2. Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful; as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation.

— Un‐just″ly, adv. — Un‐just″ness, n.