Antonyms of adj unjust

3 senses of unjust

Sense 1
unfair (vs. fair), unjust -- (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage")


Sense 2
unjust (vs. just) -- (violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation")

just (vs. unjust) -- (used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance")
        => conscionable -- (acceptable to your conscience)
        => fitting, meet -- (being precisely fitting and right; "it is only meet that she should be seated first")
        => retributive, retributory, vindicatory -- (given or inflicted in requital according to merits or deserts; "retributive justice")
        => rightful (prenominal) -- (legally valid; "a rightful inheritance")

Sense 3
inequitable (vs. equitable), unjust -- (not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation")


Similarity of adj unjust

3 senses of unjust

Sense 1
unfair (vs. fair), unjust -- (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; "used unfair methods"; "it was an unfair trial"; "took an unfair advantage")
       => below the belt -- (disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing); "her accusations were below the belt")
       => cheating (prenominal), dirty, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike -- (violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior")
       => raw -- (brutally unfair or harsh; "received raw treatment from his friends"; "a raw deal")
          Also See-> partial#2; unjust#2

Sense 2
unjust (vs. just) -- (violating principles of justice; "unjust punishment"; "an unjust judge"; "an unjust accusation")
       => actionable -- (affording grounds for legal action; "slander is an actionable offense")
       => wrongful -- (not just or fair; "a wrongful act"; "a wrongful charge")
          Also See-> dishonorable#1, dishonourable#1; unfair#1, unjust#1; unrighteous#1; wrong#2

Sense 3
inequitable (vs. equitable), unjust -- (not equitable or fair; "the inequitable division of wealth"; "inequitable taxation")

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