as in wrongs
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
a group that has long suffered injustice at the hands of our judicial system
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Recent Examples of injustices
Since then the institutions of American aging have reproduced rather than ameliorated the inequalities and injustices of the wider American economy.
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Trevor Jackson, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
By the middle of the summer, YLO should be prepared to work out a more systematic offensive against the injustices plaguing the Latin colony.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Lake County continues to make up for past injustices to the Native Americans who once roamed the area’s prairies and woodlands.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite major gains in the recognition of past injustices, Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants continue to be affected by the policy.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Digital campaigns help keep historical injustices visible long after official reports are released – a key element in long-term prevention strategies emphasized by the United Nations.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Mining for gems, minerals specimens and fossils isn't as intensive as ore mining, but the industry can still be party to environmental destruction, human rights abuses and social injustices.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Mar. 2026
These historical injustices cannot be separated from contemporary policy messaging.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Trevor Jackson, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
By the middle of the summer, YLO should be prepared to work out a more systematic offensive against the injustices plaguing the Latin colony.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Lake County continues to make up for past injustices to the Native Americans who once roamed the area’s prairies and woodlands.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite major gains in the recognition of past injustices, Stolen Generations survivors and their descendants continue to be affected by the policy.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Carefully avoiding quick judgement and slowly uncovering a long history of violence, injustices and destruction, the young filmmaker exposes the deep sadness of a once upon a time joyful and prosperous environment.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Digital campaigns help keep historical injustices visible long after official reports are released – a key element in long-term prevention strategies emphasized by the United Nations.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Mining for gems, minerals specimens and fossils isn't as intensive as ore mining, but the industry can still be party to environmental destruction, human rights abuses and social injustices.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 9 Mar. 2026
These historical injustices cannot be separated from contemporary policy messaging.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injustices
Noun
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Pharaoh admits his wrongs and asks for forgiveness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rabb also expresses a keen interest in learning more about the history and culture of Canada’s indigenous culture, and salutes Canada for trying to put right past wrongs.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her grandparents made the move north to Chicago in the 1940s, pushed by those inequities.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Key drivers include a shortage of affordable housing, economic hardship, limited federal funding for schools and long-standing inequities affecting people of color and people with disabilities.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 15-time major champion was able to pull himself out of the passenger's side and didn't appear to suffer any significant injuries as a result of the accident.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Injustices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injustices. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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