injustice
ihn-JUHS-tihs
Injustice (noun) means Unfair treatment; the absence of justice. Example: “The trial exposed decades of racial injustice in the legal system.”
noun
1
Unfair treatment; the absence of justice.
"The trial exposed decades of racial injustice in the legal system."
"She spent her career fighting injustice on behalf of the poor."
"It felt like a real injustice that only one of the children was punished."
How to use injustice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnfair or unjust treatment of people.
Common pairings
social injustice
fight injustice
racial injustice
a great injustice
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like injustice.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- injustices
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The trial exposed decades of racial _____ in the legal system.
Etymology
From Latin iniustitia, "unfairness," built from in- ("not") plus iustitia ("justice").
Synonyms
View more →
inequity
unfairness
discrimination
oppression
wrongdoing
unjustness
iniquity
shabbiness
justicelessness
unjustice
wrength
wrong
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for injustice
See all rhymes for injustice →Frequently asked questions
What does “injustice” mean?
The word “injustice” means unfair treatment; the absence of justice. In plain terms, unfair or unjust treatment of people.
How do you pronounce “injustice”?
“Injustice” is pronounced ihn-JUHS-tihs (/ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “injustice” in a sentence?
Here is “injustice” used in a sentence: “The trial exposed decades of racial injustice in the legal system.”
What is another word for “injustice”?
Words with a similar meaning to “injustice” include justicelessness, unjustice, wrength and wrong.
What part of speech is “injustice”?
“Injustice” is a noun.
Where does the word “injustice” come from?
The word “injustice” comes from Latin. From Latin iniustitia, "unfairness," built from in- ("not") plus iustitia ("justice").
Is “injustice” a common word?
“Injustice” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between injustice and unfairness?
Injustice refers specifically to the absence of justice, often implying a violation of rights or moral principles, while unfairness is a broader term that can describe any situation lacking even-handed treatment, however minor. Injustice tends to carry more moral and legal weight than everyday unfairness.
How is injustice used in a legal or social context?
In legal and social contexts, injustice describes systemic or institutional unfair treatment, such as discrimination or wrongful punishment. It is commonly paired with words like "fight," "correct," or "suffer" to describe responding to or experiencing unfair treatment.
What is a common collocation with injustice?
Common phrases include "social injustice," "racial injustice," and "a grave injustice," all of which describe unfair treatment tied to broader systems or serious circumstances.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include injustice:
