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Definition of unjustness

unjustness

/ʌnˈdʒʌst.nəs/
un · just · ness

Adverb:unjustly
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Adjective:unjust
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unjustness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being morally wrong, unfair, or inequitable.

Example

"The workers protested the inherent unjustness of the company's new compensation policy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "unjustness" is grammatically valid, native speakers far more commonly use "injustice" to refer to both the quality of being unfair and specific unfair acts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unjustness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unjustness
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