Injustice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)in-ˈjə-stəs/ in·jus·tice

Meaning & Definition of Injustice

Injustice (noun)

  1. absence of justice, violation of right or of the rights of another, unfairness
  2. an unjust act, wrong

Injustice (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state of being unfair or unjust

    "the injustice of the coach's accusation that I'd been lazy frustrated and angered me"

    similar: inequity, unfairness, unjustness
    related: dirtiness, foulness
    opposite: equity, fairness, justice

  2. unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this

    "a group that has long suffered injustice at the hands of our judicial system"

    similar: disservice, inequity, injury, raw deal, shaft, unfairness, unjustness, wrong
    related: affront, indignity, insult, offense, outrage, put-down, slight, slur, beef, complaint, grievance
    opposite: equitableness, equity, fairness, justice
    near: cricket

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Injustice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Injustice:

inequity, unfairness, unjustness, disservice, injury, raw deal, shaft, wrong

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Injustice

Words with the opposite meaning of Injustice:

equity, fairness, justice, equitableness

Related Words for Injustice

dirtiness, foulness, affront, indignity, insult, offense, outrage, put-down, slight, slur, beef, complaint, grievance

Near Antonyms of Injustice

cricket

Origin & Etymology of Injustice

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin injustitia, from injustus unjust, from in- + justus just

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Injustice

Words & Phrases Containing Injustice

do an injustice to (someone or something), do (someone or something) an injustice

Frequently Asked Questions about Injustice

What does "Injustice" mean?

"Injustice" means absence of justice, violation of right or of the rights of another, unfairness. As a noun, it is defined as: absence of justice, violation of right or of the rights of another, unfairness. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Injustice"?

Other words for "Injustice" include inequity, unfairness, unjustness, disservice, injury, raw deal, shaft and wrong. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Injustice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Injustice"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Injustice". Common alternatives include inequity, unfairness, unjustness, disservice, injury, raw deal, shaft and wrong.

What is the opposite of "Injustice"?

Antonyms of "Injustice" include equity, fairness, justice and equitableness. Near antonyms include cricket.

How do you use "Injustice" in a sentence?

Examples of "Injustice" in a sentence: "the injustice of the coach's accusation that I'd been lazy frustrated and angered me"; "a group that has long suffered injustice at the hands of our judicial system".

Is "Injustice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Injustice" is a noun.

Is "Injustice" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Injustice" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Injustice"?

"Injustice" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈjə-stəs/ and divided into syllables as in·jus·tice.