Significado
falta de justicia, trato desigual, violación de derechos, injusticia social
La palabra se refiere a situaciones donde se percibe una falta de equidad o imparcialidad, a menudo implicando un abuso de poder o la violación de derechos fundamentales. Se utiliza para describir circunstancias en las que una persona o grupo es tratado de manera desigual o desfavorable en comparación con otros, lo cual puede generar un sentimiento de indignación o protesta social. Es común en contextos legales, sociales y políticos para señalar problemas estructurales o sistémicos que requieren atención y cambio.
💡 While often used interchangeably with "inequality," "injustice" carries a stronger connotation of moral wrongdoing and violation of ethical standards, making it particularly relevant in discussions of human rights and legal contexts.
Frases de Ejemplo
Palabra en Contexto
After
the
promotion
announcements
arrived
,
Sarah
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
and
read
the
names
with
growing
unease
.
She
could
not
shake
the
sense
of
injustice
she
felt
,
since
the
criteria
had
been
vague
and
her
contributions
were
well
documented
.
Rather
than
reacting
emotionally
,
she
spent
the
evening
compiling
clear
examples
of
her
work
and
collecting
feedback
from
colleagues
.
The
next
morning
she
scheduled
a
meeting
with
HR
to
present
her
case
and
to
request
a
transparent
review
of
the
selection
process
.
Her
tone
was
calm
and
professional
,
and
she
emphasized
fairness
while
proposing
a
few
simple
changes
to
ensure
consistent
assessment
in
the
future
.
Although
she
did
not
expect
immediate
answers
,
she
believed
that
a
reasoned
discussion
would
encourage
the
organization
to
address
any
shortcomings
.
Usos Comunes
social injustice
systemic injustice
moral injustice
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Palabras Relacionadas
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