unjust
UK/ʌn'dʒʌst/US/.ʌn'dʒʌst/
A1
Definitions
adj.
Not fair or right; contrary to justice
不公正的，不公平的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
justlaw, right, oath, justice
=unjust
un- (not) + just (fair) = not fair. Note this uses the adjective 'just' (fair), not the adverb.
Common Collocations
- 1.unjust law不公正的法律
- 2.unjust treatment不公的对待
- 3.deeply unjust极不公正的
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many felt the punishment was harsh and unjust.