unjust
intermediateB2/ʌnˈdʒʌst/ · un-just
lacking in justice or fairness; not equitable.
Meanings
lacking in justice or fairness; not equitable.
عدالت یا انصاف کی کمی ہونا؛ غیر منصفانہ۔
ناانصافی
na-insafi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- unjust treatment
- unjust laws
- unjust accusations
Example Sentences
The unjust treatment of the workers sparked protests.
محنت کشوں کے ساتھ ناانصافی کے سلوک نے مظاہروں کو جنم دیا۔
Mehnatkashon ke saath na-insafi ke sulook ne muzahiron ko janam diya.
Many believe that the unjust laws should be abolished.
بہت سے لوگ سمجھتے ہیں کہ ناانصافی قوانین کو ختم ہونا چاہیے۔
Bohat se log samajhte hain ke na-insafi qanoon ko khatam hona chahiye.
His unjust accusations damaged her reputation.
اس کی ناانصافی الزامات نے اس کی شہرت کو نقصان پہنچایا۔
Us ki na-insafi ilzam ne us ki shohrat ko nuqsan pohanchaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'unjust' as 'not just' to remember its meaning.
Imagine a scale tipped in favor of one side, representing injustice.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دوستی کا وہ وعدہ تو نہیں تھا لیکن ناانصافی کی یہ حالت تو نہیں تھی
Dosti ka woh wada to nahi tha lekin Na-insafi ki yeh halat to nahi thi
That was not the promise of friendship, but this state of injustice was not expected.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
موت کا انتظار کرنا ہے، بدلے کی شوق نہیں
Maut ka intezaar karna hai, badlay ki shauq nahi
To wait for death is not a desire for revenge.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "injustus" — not just
First known use: 14th century
The term 'unjust' has roots in the Latin word 'injustus', which means 'not just or fair'. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.