Definition of INJUSTICE

injustice

Meanings

Plural: injustices

Noun

  • an unjust act
  • the practice of being unjust or unfair
  • Absence of justice; unjustice.
  • Violation of the rights of another person or people.
  • Unfairness; the state of not being fair or just.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English injustice, from Old French injustice, from Latin iniustitia. Equivalent to in- + justice. Displaced native Old English unrihtwīsnes.

Synonyms

iniquity, justicelessness, shabbiness, unfairness, unjustice, unjustness, wrength, wrong

Antonyms

justice

Scrabble Score: 18

injustice is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
injustice is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
injustice is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

injustice is a valid Words With Friends word