injustice - Master This Word
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injustice Word Meanings
- lack of fairness or justice
- an unjust act or occurrence
- violation of rights
injustice Example Sentences
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injustice Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
US
/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
injustice Word Etymology
in- = not, justice = fairness and moral rightness; Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a scale unbalanced, with one side unjustly weighed down.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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I move through a crowded bus, gripping the rail to stay balanced. A moment later, someone cuts in front and the space shifts away for them, a small sting of unfairness. I adjust my stance, keep my voice low, and decide whether to push back or simply breathe and wait. In these tiny, concrete moments, injustice becomes a feeling you carry about how people are treated, nudging you to act with fairness toward others.
Real Context
Injustice is the state or act of treating people unfairly or denying them rights. It can refer to personal experiences of bias, or to wide, systemic problems that affect whole groups. In legal or moral discussions, injustice points to outcomes that do not meet standards of fairness, due process, or basic human rights. The word is often paired with descriptors like systemic, gross, or widespread to emphasize scale and impact, and with verbs such as confront, expose, or remedy. Its etymology traces to the prefix in- (not) and justice, crossing Latin and Old French before entering English, like a balance tipped toward one side when fairness is ignored.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: injustice is a countable noun when referring to a specific act (an injustice) and uncountable when talking about unfairness in general. Use with systemically, grossly, or publicly to stress scale. Avoid the adjective unjust here; use just for moral judgments, not for describing outcomes.
Common Misconceptions
- Injustice only refers to criminal acts, not everyday unfair treatment
- Injustice is the same as being unjust (adjective)
- A single unfair event always proves injustice
- Justice and fairness mean the same thing
- Injustice cannot be systemic
Thinking Differences
Native English speakers often link injustice with rights violations and due process; learners should connect it to fairness across people, institutions, and systems.
Learning Tips
- Pair injustice with rights and due process to emphasize fairness
- Use 'systemic injustice' for large-scale inequality
- Differentiate injustice (noun) from unjust (adjective)
- Practice collocations: acts of injustice, expose injustice, remedy injustice
- Read news about civil rights for real examples
- Compare with fairness and equality to sharpen meaning
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'injustice'?
A.Lack of honesty
B.Act of fairness
C.A fair treatment
D.A minor disagreement
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'injustice' correctly?
A.He was punished for his hard work.
B.She felt a sense of injustice when treated unfairly.
C.The students celebrated their success.
D.The weather was nice for a picnic.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'injustice'?
A.Unfairness
B.Fairness
C.Justice
D.Equity
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an opposite of 'injustice'?
A.Justice
B.Decency
C.Honesty
D.Righteousness
Step 5: Mastery
How does the concept of 'injustice' apply in society?
A.It can lead to social unrest and protests.
B.It promotes harmony and equality.
C.It has no impact on communities.
D.It encourages respect and empathy.
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