Injustice

Definition

A situation or action that is morally or legally wrong and unfair.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
• Respelling: in-JUS-tis (with "in" as in "tin," "JUS" as in "just," and "tis" as in "this")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
• Respelling: in-JUS-tis (with "in" as in "tin," "JUS" as in "just," and "tis" as in "this")

In both dialects, "injustice" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "JUS." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-JUS-tis."

Etymology

Derived from Middle French "injustice", from Latin "injustitia", a combination of "in-" (prefix meaning 'not') + "justitia" ('justice'), from "justus" ('just').

Derivatives

• Injustices (noun, plural)
• Unjust (adjective)
• Unjustly (adverb)
• Just (adjective, antonym)
• Justice (noun, antonym)

Synonyms

• Unfairness
• Wrong
• Inequity

Antonyms

• Justice
• Fairness
• Equity

Usage

"Injustice" is commonly used in legal, social, and moral contexts to describe situations, actions, or conditions that violate principles of fairness and justice.

Related Terms

• Discrimination
• Prejudice
• Bias
• Inequality
• Oppression

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Injustice (Noun, General): The lack of fairness or justice; an act that is morally or legally wrong.
  • Example: "The conviction of an innocent person is a grave injustice."

• Injustice (Noun, Condition): A state or condition in which rights are violated or not upheld.
  • Example: "Systemic injustice affects many marginalized communities."

• Injustice (Noun, Legal): A legal wrong or violation of rights.
  • Example: "The lawyer fought against the injustice of the discriminatory law."

Note: "Injustice" primarily refers to situations or actions that deny fairness or justice to someone or some group.