unjustness

1
as in injustice
the state of being unfair or unjust the sheer unjustness of the accusation infuriated her beyond words

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2
as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this life seemed to treat him with an unjustness that was immensely frustrating

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Noun
  • In the face of injustice, silence is not an option.
    Breana Skiles, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
  • No more silence on abuse, discrimination, or injustice.
    Michael Blake, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
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  • Returning ‘Lord Stanley’ to Canada If McDavid and the Oilers can fulfill their mission and right the wrongs of last season, Edmonton would be the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens last did it in 1993.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • Arnold Palmer luckily did, and proceeded to right the wrong.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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“Unjustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unjustness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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